PAGE NEWS AND COURIER OBITUARIES 1940-1949
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Jan 1940
Death of CHARLES L. ALESHIRE (I)
Charles L. Aleshire, aged 80 years, 3 months and 29 days, passed away on Friday, January 26, at his home on the “Boom” after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Aleshire was an honest and upright Christian man… He spent his entire life in Page County and was ever willing to lend a helping hand to his fellowman.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mrs. Eliza Campbell, and four sons: L.L. Aleshire, and Roland Aleshire, of Stanley, Va.; Eugene Aleshire, of Berwyn, Md., and Hollis Aleshire, of Charles Town, W.Va. A number of step-children also survive. Among whom are Mrs. Milton Cave, Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, Mrs. Sadie Jenkins, Mrs. Howard Jenkins, Mrs. Homer Buracker, Mrs. Bertha Jenkins and Everett and Frank Campbell, all of Luray.
The funeral was conducted from the Bethlehem Church by Elder H.F. Sours and interment took place in the family graveyard at Pine Grove.
Page News & Courier, 6 Feb 1940
CHARLES TRENTON ALESHIRE (II)
(Contributed)
Charles Trenton Aleshire was born at the Old Aleshire homestead four miles East of Stanley September 27, 1859 and died at the home of his step son, Everett Campbell in East Luray, January 26, 1940, aged 80 years and 3 months and 29 days.
He was the son of the late Joseph Aleshire. He had been in failing health for several years though his death was unexpected. He was thought to be recovering from an attack of grip when he suddenly expired from a heart attack. He spent his entire life in Page County and was an industrious hard working man, honest and kind hearted and well liked by all who knew him. He was employed for many years by the late John L. Koontz, of Stanley until about twenty years ago when he moved from his old home and relocated in the Mt. Zion Church neighborhood. He had since been employed by A.J. Yowell and others until about a year ago when his health failed. He and his wife moved with his stepson to East Luray where he was tenderly cared for by his children and step children. Mrs. Aleshire, who has been quite ill for sometime, remains about the same.
He was thrice married, his first wife was Elizabeth Burrill, of Stanley, his second, Maria Hughes, of Cavetown, and his third, Eliza Jane Campbell.
He is survived by his widow and four sons, Luther L. and Roland Aleshire, of Stanley, Eugene Aleshire, or Berwyn and Hollis Aleshire, of Charles Town, W.Va., and a number of step children and grandchildren.
… funeral was held from Bethlehem church at Mauck on Sunday at 11:00… Interment took place in the graveyard by the side of his parents, near the sport of his nativity.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 Feb 1940
CHARLES TRENTON ALESHIRE (III)
(Contributed)
Charles Trenton Aleshire, son of Mary Aleshire, daughter of Jacob Aleshire, was born in Aleshire Hollow near Stanley, September 27, 1859.
His mother was never married and he was the only child. His mother preceded him in death nearly thirty five years ago.
Charles Trenton was thrice married. His first wife was Mary Elizabeth Vires. To this union was born seven sons- Galeon Aleshire, who died very young; Garfield Aleshire, who died when very young also and Martin Luther Aleshire of Stanley; Eugene Augustus Aleshire of Berywn, Md.; Rolandus Aleshire, also of Stanley, and Holus Trenton Aleshire, of Charles Town, W.Va. Another son died in infancy. His second wife was Mona Hughes, of Cave Town. To this union was born one son who died in infancy and his third wife was Liza Jane Campbell Richards.
He leaves to mourn his loss his four sons, Martin Luther Aleshire, of Stanley; Eugene Augustus Aleshire, of Berywn, Md.; Rolandus Aleshire, also of Stanley and Holus Trenton, of Charles Town, W.Va. Besides his sons he leaves eight step-children, Dora Cave, Lizzie Hughes Campbell, Frank Campbell, Edna Buracker Campbell, Sadie Jenkins Campbell, and Bertha Jenkins Campbell and Everett Campbell. Twenty one grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.
Page News & Courier, Friday 23 Feb 1940
Death of MRS. CHARLES ALESHIRE
Mrs. Eliza R. Aleshire, wife of the late Charlie Aleshire, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, at the home of her son, Everett Campbell, near Fairview. Mrs. Aleshire had been in failing health for sometime but her last illness was only about seven weeks. She passed away at the age of 73 years. She was a native of Page County and was the daughter of N.A. Richard and Eliza E. Bradley. Her first husband was George Campbell, also of this county.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Nolan Jenkins, Mrs. Prevy Jenkins, Mrs. Howard Jenkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Buracker, Mrs. Homer Buracker, Mrs. Milton Cave, Frank and Everett Campbell, all of this county and Hubert Campbell, deceased. Mrs. Nancy Cloud, a sister, also survives. Mr. Aleshire passed away about a month ago. The funeral services were held yesterday, February 22, with services at 2:30 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren in Luray. Rev. Henry C. Eller was in charge of the services.
Page News & Courier, Friday 19 Jun 1942
MRS. IDA B. ALESHIRE Dies
The death of Mrs. Ida B. Aleshire, a beloved citizen of near Stanley, on Friday morning of last week was received with deep regret by her many friends. Mrs. Aleshire had been in failing health for the past four months…
The deceased was born January 12th, 1875 in Page county, northwest of Stanley, Va. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Julie Price Good and spent her entire life near Stanley. On May 11th, 1893 she married M.D. Aleshire, known to all his many friends as “Dock.” Mr. Aleshire is a successful farmer and highly respected by all who know him. To this union were born four children, three of whom are deceased. They are, Mrs. Dessie Foltz, who died in 1919, Lester Aleshire, who died in 1932, and Russell Aleshire, who died in 1927, all of Stanley. The living son, Luther F. Aleshire, is also of Stanley. Besides her husband and son she is survived by four grandchildren, Auburn Foltz, Mrs. Virginia Knight, Mrs. Ollie Aleshire and Carl Aleshire and five great-grandchildren. There is a surviving sister, Mrs. Minnie Blooser, of Stanley. Her brother, Thomas Good, of Alma, is deceased…
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1:00 in the Adventist Church at Stanley with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. The burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 20 Mar 1942
(MRS. MATTIE E. ALESHIRE)
Death claimed Mrs. John B. (Mattie E.) Aleshire, beloved resident of the Massanutton section of this county on Wednesday morning of this week following following a short illness brought on by a stroke of paralysis. She was 79 years, 7 months and 6 days of age at the time of her death. Funeral services will take place today at 11 a.m. at the Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating.
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The passing of "Miss Mat" as she was affectionately called...
She was a faithful and active member of the Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church until her death...
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She was born in Page County on August 12, 1862, the daughter of Samuel and Mary Coffman Miller, deceased, who lived at the old Miller homeplace at Mill Creek now called the Isaac Bowers place. She attended the schols of Page County and shortly thereafter married John B. Aleshire, of the Massanutten section, who passed this life in 1930. She spent all her life in Page County.
She is survived by one son, Samuel R. Aleshire, of the Massanutten section with whom she made her home. One son, Harry L. Aleshire, is deceased. Surviving grandchildren are Mrs. Earl (Loraine) Holsinger, of McGaheysville, H. Scott Aleshire, of Roanoke and Reuben Lee Aleshire, of Abingdon, VA. There are four great grandchildren.
One sister, Mrs. I.N. Bowers, of Mill Creek, survives her. Deceased brothers and sisters are David F. Miller, father of Grove C. Miller, of Luray; William A. Miller, Peter Miller, and Mrs. Marcellus (Betty) Gay.
Last rites will take place this morning at 11 a.m. at the Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. Interment will take place in the Aleshire cemetery about one mile above Leaksville...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 19 Nov 1940
Death of ASHBY LEE ALGER
Ashby Lee Alger, age 66 years, died at his home near Newport early Saturday morning of last week. Mr. Alger had been ill with pneumonia for only about five days before his death.
The deceased was born near Honeyville, the son of the late Emanuel and Ara Ann Cubbage Alger. He resided in Honeyville until about a year ago when he moved to the Newport neighborhood. Mr. Alger has always been known as an energetic and hard-working man. As a member of the Brethren Church he was an active member the bettwe part of his life. Miss Ida Good became his wife many years ago and to this union was born one son, who died while very young. Mrs. Alger preceded her husband in death 8 years ago.
Last rites for the deceased took place Sunday, November 17th, at 2:00 p.m. at Leak’s Chapel. Rev. E.L. Cave officiated with Rev. Ausby Cubbage assisting.
The deceased is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Marcella and William Alger, both of Orange, and Rosa, Maggie, Daisy and Annie Lee, all of Madison County. Two brothers are deceased.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jun 1943
HOMER RAY ALGER Drowns In Creek
Homer Ray Alger, 22, son of Mrs. Carrie Alger, of Luray, was drowned on Saturday, about 12:30 p.m., in a branch of the Hawksbill Creek on the N.H. Clark farm south of Luray.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church with Rev. Henry C. Eller officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
The deceased boy, who had been living with his sister, Mrs. Lynn Cave of Luray, left her home about 11:30 Saturday saying that he was going for a swim. About 1:00 p.m. a group of young boys from Luray, who also were going swimming, found Alger's clothes on the bank of the creek by saw no one around. One of the boys dived into the water and said her saw a body in the deeper section, said to be about nine feet deep. They immediately notified the police who arrived in short order. John Cowan, of Front Roayl, brought the body to the surface and artificial respiration was applied for more than an hour without reviving him.
Homer Ray Alger was born in Stanley, Va. on August 18, 1920. He attended the Stanley High School and about a year ago went to work at the Virginia Oak Tannery, Inc.
Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Neva Alger and Mrs. Lynn (Vergie Bell) Cave of Luray and one brother, Jacob Alger, also of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Feb 1945
JOHN WILLIAM ALGER Dies
Last rites were held Sunday for John William (“Mack”) Alger, 72, who passed away last Friday noon at his home on the Redgate Road about two miles above Kiblinger’s Store. He had been in ill health for sometime.
Mr. Alger was a son of the late William Harvey Alger and Catherine Pettit Alger and was born on January 4, 1873.
The deceased leaves his wife, who before marriage was Miss Tessie Weakley, and two brothers: Early Alger and James H. Alger, of Stanley, and a sister, Mrs. James Woodward, of Madison County. Deceased members of the family are Mrs. Perry Housden, Dave Alger and Mrs. Sudie Sisk.
Interment was in a cemetery near his late home Sunday with short services at 3:00 p.m.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 10 Jun 1941
Death of LLOYD ALGER
Lloyd Earl Alger, 37, died in the University Hospital in Charlottesville on Friday, June 6th, about 4:00 p.m. following an illness of about six months. Mr. Alger, who had taken treatment at the Page Memorial Hospital and also in Reading, Pa., had been in the University Hospital for two weeks, where it was hoped his condition would improve.
The deceased was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Alger and the late Adam Alger. He was born near Rileyville and attended the Big Spring School. About 15 years ago he left Page County and located in Reading, Pa., where he became employed at a mill where railroad cars are made...
Last rites were held on Sunday, June 8th, at Leak's Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., with interment in the Leak's Chapel cemetery. Rev. F.T. Fulcher, of Rileyville, officiated.
Besides his mother he is survived by two brothers, Carl and Floyd Alger, who born reside in Page County. One brother, Carson, died about 14 years ago...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 13 Aug 1940
Death of Florence Alger (MATTIE FLORENCE ALGER)
Mattie Florence Alger, of near Newport, born January 15, 1881, departed this life, August 10, 1940, aged 59 years, 6 months and 25 days.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to Noah W. Alger, January 20, 1902. To this union were born 12 children, of which eight survive namely, Mrs. Frank (Martha) Eberheart, of Gettysburg, Pa.; Mrs. Charles (Viola) Jenkins, Luray; Isaac and Irvin Alger, of Aliquippa, Pa.; Floyd Alger, of Shenandoah, Va.; Elmer Alger, at home; Mrs. Walter (Elsie) Frye, of Strasburg, Va., and Bertha Alger, at home.
She leaves one brother, Floyd Rhinehart and five sisters, Mrs. Millard (Ada) Turner, Mrs. George (Anna) Painter, Mrs. David (Dora) Shenk, Mrs. Solon (Bessie) Campbell and Mrs. Frank (Mary) Blosser, two deceased brothers, Hubert and Fred, two deceased sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Lizzie) Higgs and Mrs. Irvin (Vinda) Campbell.
She united herself to the Lord and had been a faithful member and pillar of the Battle Creek Pentecostal Church for thirty odd years.
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The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. A fuller account will be in Friday's issue...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Jan 1940
Obituary of MRS. MITTIE F. ALGER
(Contributed)
Mittie Florence Alger was born in 1859 and died December 18th, 1939, had she lived until Christmas day she would have attained the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of the late William and Frances Shomo, and married Charles E. Alger April 12th, 1880, who preceded her to the grave on March 16, 1917.
To this happy wedlock was reared five children, Ernest L. and L, Frank, of Millwood, Va., Mrs. Lena B. Keyser, of Leaksville, Grover H., of Washington, D.C., and William M., of near Luray at whose home spent her last years.
At the age of 16 she united with the Newport Christian Church under the pastorial charge of the Rev. Jimmy Dofflemoyer...
The funeral services were conducted at her home Church by her Pastor, the Rev. Scannell, assisted by the Rev. E.L. Cave of the Church of the Brethren...
... Hymns were sung by a quartette from the Leaksville Christian Church. Burial took place in the nearby cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 Aug 1940
Death of MRS. NOAH ALGER
(Contributed)
The entire community was shocked when it learned of the death of Mattie Florence Alger, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Rhinehart. Death came quietly and suddenly to the deceased at her home at Battle Creek.
Mrs. Alger was a life long resident of Page County where she was united in Holy Matrimony to Noah W. Alger January 20, 1898. She leaves to mourn her loss 8 living children, 4 deceased, one brother, 5 sisters.
She was a faithful member and deaconess of the Battle Creek Pentecostal Church from where her funeral was conducted on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. by Rev. JohnV. Fitzgerald. Interment took place in the Alger cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Friday 1 Mar 1940
Death (MRS. RACHEL ALGER)
Mrs. Rachel Catherine Alger, wife of Early V. Alger, passed away at her home in Stanley on Wednesday, February 28, after an illness of a number of years.
Her parents were the late James Madison Good and Rebecca Margaret Pettit Good, and were natives of Page county.
She had reached the age of 57 years.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Alger is survived by the following children: Mrs. Dave Breeden, of West Virginia; Miss Polly Alger, of Sykesville, Maryland, and Misses Clara and Katie Alger, at home. A number of brothers and sisters also survive, among whom is a brother, C.W. Good, of Luray.
The funeral services will be held from the Graves Chapel Church today, Friday, at 2p.m., and interment will take place in the Graves Chapel cemetery. The services will be in charge of Rev. H.M. Ware, her pastor.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jan 1944
Death of S.H. ANDREWS
Samuel Holmen Andrews, age 75 years, died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 24, 1943, after an illness of six months with heart complications.
Mr. Andrews was a well known farmer at Ingham, in the Steam Hollow neighborhood... He had soent his entire life in that neighborhood and was a devoted member of the Steam Hollow Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Annie Grimsley and the following children: John Andrews, near home, James Andrews, at home, Norman and William Andrews, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Charles Yager, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Millard Comer, near home, Mrs. Rosa Marteni, of Baltimore, Mrs. Lula Stuart, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Virginia Freeze, of Baltimore. One son, Charles Andrews, was killed on a train near Sykesville, Md., about six years ago. The funeral was conducted on Monday, December 27, from the Steam Hollow Episcopal Church, by his pastor, at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Comer Cemetery near by.
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Mr. Andrews was the last of his family.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1943
Former Page Woman Dies In Harrisonburg (MRS. ANNIE PRINTZ ARBOGAST)
Mrs. Annie L. Arbogast, widow of John H. Arbogast, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Thursday morning of last week at 6:30 after a lingering illness of about nine months,
Mrs. Arbogast was born in Page County and was 72 years of age. She had been a resident of Harrisonburg for the past 50 years.... Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg.
She is survived by the following children: Hubert L. and Harry V. Arbogast, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Harvey A. Lynch, and Mrs. Kenneth Williams, of Alexandria, Va.; also four grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Willie and Gilbert Printz, of Pennsylvania, formerly of this county, Mrs. A. Staubly, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Mrs. John North, of Falls Church, and Mrs. Frank Grim, of Winchester.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Lynn C. Dickerson and Rev. E.B. Jackson officiating.
Interment was in Woodbine Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 Aug 1940
Death of MRS. DORA ALICE SINDLINGER ATWOOD
After a prolonged illness of sixteen years during which time she had been a semi invalid, Mrs. Alice Dora Sindlinger Atwood, of Shenandoah, passed this life on Saturday, Aug. 4th, of last week... She died at her home in Shenandoah. Her husband, Charles Atwood, was killed near Shenandoah in 1909 when he stepped from a railroad trestle.
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The deceased was born Oct. 8th, 1881, near Shenandoah, the daughter of John and Frances Kite Sindlinger. The family moved to Gordonsville where they resided for a short time later moving back to Shenandoah. She married Charles Atwood on January 27th, 1909 and lived happily together until Mr. Atwood's tragic death. She was a member of the Lutheran church where she took an active part in its work and especially in the Sunday School.
Mrs. Atwood is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma Long, of Shenandoah, and two brothers, W.H. Sindlinger, of Gordonsville, Va., and J.T. Sindlinger, of York, Pa. Deceased sisters and brothers are Mrs. Hubert Griffith, Mrs. P.H. Karnes, H.J. Sindlinger, all of whom lives in Shenandoah... Her sister-in-law, Miss Annie Atwood, resided with her until the end, giving her tender care and love.
The funeral will take place today, August 6th, at the Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. with interment in the Methodist cemetery. Rev. L.A. Wertz will officiate...
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Apr 1940
Death of SOLON BAILEY
The funeral for Solon Bailey was held yesterday afternoon, Thursday, April 25, at 2:30 from his home in the Pine Grove section with the Episcopal minister from Pine Grove in charge of the services. The body was interred in the family graveyard.
Mr. Bailey, aged 59 years, had been in failing health for sometime and had retired from active work. Years ago he taught school in the county and for sometime ran a store in his section. He also farmed on a small scale.
He was never married but leaves two brothers, T.J. Bailey and R.L. Bailey, both of the Pine Grove section and a sister, Mrs. L. Hutchinson, of the Stanley section.
Page News & Courier, Friday 3 Jul 1942
Sudden Death of MRS. J.J. BEAGHAN
The sudden death of Mrs. Willie Dorrough Beaghan at her home in Shenandoah yesterday (Thursday) morning at two o'clock greatly distress her many friends. Mrs. Beaghan had been in the best of health when she retired and was sick only about thiry minutes before she died.
She was 49 years old, the daughter of the late Sam and Sally Stanley Dorrough, 31 years ago she married John Jacob Beaghan, an engineer in the yards at Shenandoah, who survives. She was a member of the Christian Church... She is survived by nine children, Lewis, at home, Mrs. Henry (Margaret) Hopf, of Baltimore; Mrs. Charles (Helen) Hanback, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Shirkey, of Ocean View; Mrs. Chester (Katherine) Hockman, at home; Peggy and Malcolm, at home; Ben, who is with the Army and stationed at Trinidad, and Sherwood who is with the Army and is stationed in Texas. Four grandchildren survive and one brother, J.E. Dorrough, who has been in Panama, but is at present home on furlough. Her brother, Ben, and sister, Virginia, are deceased.
Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press.
Page News & Courier, Friday 17 Oct 1941
Death of MRS. R. LEE BEAVER
News has been received here of the death of Mrs. R. Lee Beaver on yesterday morning, October 16, at her home in Washington, D.C., where she had been living for the past 15 or 20 years. Mrs. Beaver had been in poor health for the past eight years and although he death was a great shock to her family and friends it was not unexpected.
The daughter of the late J.A. and Elizabeth Printz, she was born 68 years ago in the Leaksville section of Page county where she was raised and later married. Her husband, R. L. Beaver, died about 15 years ago. Their home at one time was the house now owned by Dr. and Mrs. Loring Hammer. The couple had been living in Washington for a number of years. They are survived by one daughter, Mrs. Grace Koontz, of Washington, D.C. A son is deceased.
The following brothers survive: Dave Printz, of Hagerstown, Md., Joe Printz, of New York, Arthur Printz, of Rileyville, Will Printz, of Leaksville, and one sister, of Washington, D.C.
Last rites will be conducted on Saturday from the Leaksville Congregational Church at 1:00 p.m. The Bradley Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
At the time of going to press it is not known what minister will be in charge of the service.
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Feb 1941
Death of MRS. BETTY EMMALINE BLOSSER
Mrs. Betty Emmaline Blosser, 75 years, 6 mos. and 15 days, died at her home near Stony Man on Thursday morning about 6:00 a.m. following a long and lingering illness with arthritis...
The deceased was the daughter of the late George H. and Susan Comer of this county. She was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. On August 8th, 1886 she married Clark Blosser, who survives her, with the following children: Olive, at home, Rev. Floyd A. Blosser, of Joppa, Md.; Mrs. Ethel Bumgardner, of Big Spring; William F. Blosser, of Luray; Ray A. Blosser, of Winchester; Mrs. Iva Shenk, of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Mary Shenk, of Seat Pleasant, Md.; and Lynnwood C. Blosser, of Winchester. Two sisters, Mrs. T.J. Kauffman, and Mrs. H.J. Good, both of Rileyville, also survive. Two brothers, Andrew J. Comer and Isaac S. Comer, are deceased.
Last rites for the deceased will be held at the Mt. Zion Church on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Warren Baldwin, of Maurertown, her former pastor, officiating. Rev. Baldwin will be assisted by Rev. H.M. Ware and Rev. H.C. Eller...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Dec 1941
Death of MRS. FLORA ANN BLOSSER
Mrs. Flora Ann Blosser, age 66, died at her home west of Stanley yesterday (Monday) morning at 8:25. Mrs. Blosser had been in failing health for the past year, but it was only in the last sixteen days that she became worse. Her death was a great shock to her many friends in the community in which she lived. Last rites will be held at the Adventist Church on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
Mrs. Blosser was born on January 12, 1875, the daughter of Bertha Breeden and Henry Painter. Her mother was from Illinois, but her father was a native of Page county and was an outstanding carpenter having built most of the homes in the Advent section in which they lived.
The deceased married James Blosser on May 15, 1890, and has spent all of her life in the Advent section. Mr. Blosser owns and manages a store in this community…
She is survived by her husband and two children, William Ermon Blosser, of Vienna, Va., and Sterling Blosser, at home. There are four grandchildren surviving. Mrs. Blosser has a surviving brother, Walter Painter, of Luray, and one sister, Mrs. Delia Phillips, west of Stanley, in the Advent section. One brother, Vernie Painter, died several years ago.
Last rites will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., at the Adventist Church with interment in the Adventist cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 May 1941
Infant Buried at Adventist Church (JOYCE ANN BLOSSER)
Joyce Ann Blosser, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leroy Blosser, was buried at the Adventist Church in Stanley on May 13th.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Dec 1945
Death of MAHLON BLOSSER
His many friends in Stanley will regret to learn of the death of Mahlon Blosser, 64, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Rogers, of Stanley. His death occurred at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday after an illness of six weeks.
Born in Stanley on March 17, 1881, the son of the late Timothy and Emma Comer Blosser, he spent his entire life in Page County.
He was never married and made his home with his sister. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Rogers are another sister, Mrs. Bettie Rhinehart, of Stanley, and three brothers: David and Frank Blosser, also of Stanley, and Mayberry Blosser, of Weyers Cave.
The funeral will be held at 11 o’clock from the Adventist Church. Rev. R.E. Newton will be in charge. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jan 1943
Sudden Death of WILLIAM MCKINLEY BLOSSER
William McKinley Blosser, 46, of Piney Woods, died suddenly on Saturday, January 9th, at 9:00 a.m. from a heart attack. His death occurred at the home of Dick Short where he made his home.
Mr. Blosser was the son of the late David and Sarah Jane Painter Blosser, or Page County and was born on May 17, 1897. About five years ago he had gone to Sparrows Point, Md., to lived with relatives, but last fall he returned to this county and went to live with and take care of Mr. Short, who is partially blind. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church...
The deceased was never married. He leaves one sister, Mrs. John (Lucy) Knight, of Piney Woods. She is the only surviving member of the family.
Funeral services under the direction of the Tucker Funeral Home were conducted at the Adventist Church in Stanley on Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., with Eld. J.B. Jenkins in charge. Burial was in the Adventist Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jan 1945
Death of MISS ALICE BOOTON
Miss Mary Alice Booton, age 80 years, died at the Charles Town General Hospital on January 5th, after an illness of approximately six months.
Miss Booton was the daughter of the late W.E. and Rebecca Lucas Booton, of Stanley, and spent the greater part of her life in that community. She was born near Stanley on January 19, 1864.
In later years, she had spent some time with her brothers, K.F. Booton and the late John Booton, of Shenandoah, and with her sister, Mrs. C.B. Printz, at Charles Town, W.Va.
Her father was a prominent farmer of the Stanley section. “Miss Alice” as she was fondly called… She was a devoted member of the Stanley Methodist Church, from which her funeral was conducted on Sunday afternoon by the Rev. W.J. Whitesell.
She is survived by one brother, Kirby F. Booton, of Shenandoah, and one sister, Mrs. O.B. Printz, of Charles Town. One sister, Mrs. George (Anna) Short, of Stanley, and two brothers, John Booton, of Shenandoah, and George Booton, of Stanley, are deceased.
The burial was in the Methodist Cemetery in Shenandoah with a short service at the grave conducted by Rev. Marvin White, of Field’s Methodist Church, Shenandoah.
Page News & Courier, Friday 5 Dec 1941 Shenandoah Section
Death of JOHN A. BOOTON
John Ashby Booton, age 72, a highly respected citizen of Shenandoah, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital at 10:30 on Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of possibly a year, although his condition did not become alarming until seven weeks ago when he entered the hospital for an operation from which he received no benefit.
Mr. Booton had been prominent in Shenandoah in a business way, having served as superintendent of the Massanutton Power Company, as a merchant, and a jeweler. He was interested in the civic and religious affairs of the town... He will be missed in his adopted town, having moved here from Stanley. He was the son of the late William and Rebecca Lucas Booton.
He was a consistent member of the Fields Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nannie Foltz Booton, two sons, Clark A. Booton, of Washington, D.C., and Edwin Booton, of Shenandoah, two grandchildren, Ashby and Jimmie Booton, two sisters, Mrs. C.B. Printz, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Miss Alice Booton, of Stanley and one brother, Kirby Booton, of near Shenandoah.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late home by his pastor, Rev. C.V. Bellamy, assisted by Elder E.L. Cave. Interment was in the U.B. Cemetery
Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Feb 1943
Death of ISAAC NEWTON BOWERS
Isaac Newton Bowers, aged citizen of the Mill Creek section, this county, passed away at his home on Sunday morning at four o'clock following five years of declining health. Mr. Bowers was in his ninety-first year.
The son of Chancellor and Rebecca Koontz Bowers, he was born near Newport, Page County, on January 12, 1853. He worked as a farmer most of his lifetime and was considered one of the most successful in the county. In 1881 he moved from the Newport section to Mill Creek where he spent the remainder of his life. His wife, the former Anna Eliza Miller, preceded him in death on April 19, 1942.
Mr. Bowers was a devout member of the Old School Baptist Church...
Surviving children are: Mrs. John (Lizzie) Graves and Mrs. Willie (Mary) hite, of Luray. One son, Lee B. Bowers, is deceased. Surviving grandchildren are: Lloyd Bowers, Rileyville; Edwin Graves, of Charleroi, Pa., and Earl and Miss Mabel Graves, Luray. He also leaves a half-brother, Charlie Koontz, of Verbena. Deceasedsisters and brother are: Mrs. Siram (Mary) Strole, of Auburn, Nebr.; Mrs. James (Rebecca) Griffith, of Mound City, Mo., Mrs. Harrison (Jane) Strickler, of Gordonsville, Va.; Mrs. Alfred (Ella) Koontz, Mrs. Reuben (Carrie) Lucas and Miss Etta V. Bowers, all of Page, and Robert W. Bowers, of Orange, Va.
The funeral was conducted on Monday afternoon at 2:30 from his late home with his pastor, Elder J.B. Jenkins, officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 21 Apr 1942
Death of MRS. ISAAC N. BOWERS
The passing of Mrs. Isaac N. Bowers, 84, at her home in the Mill Creek section on Sunday night of this week has filled the community with sorrow. Since a fall which she suffered about two and a half years ago, Mrs. Bowers has been confined to her bed. She had been tenderly taken care of by her husband and daughter, Mrs. John Graves, who resided at the home place with her parents.
During her long illness Mrs. Bowers retained the same cheerful spirit and pleasant personality… The faithful and untiring work and time in her church, the Mill Creek Primitive Baptist…
Born Anna Eliza Miller, of September 27, 1857,s he reached the age of 84 years, 6 months, and 22 days at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Coffman Miller, of this county, and after attending the county school, she married Isaac N. Bowers in 1879. Mr. Bowers, who is now 89, is the son of the late Chancellor and Rebecca Bowers and has one of the finest farms in the county. When only a young man he taught school for a number of years in the county.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Bowers leaves two daughters, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Graves, of Mill Creek; and Mrs. Willie (Mary) Hite, of Leaksville. One son, Lee Bowers, of Rileyville, died in 1914. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The death of this honored lady marks the passing of the last member of one of the oldest and most esteemed families in the valley. A sister of the deceased, Mrs. Mattie E. Aleshire, died here on March 18th, this year. Other deceased members are: David F. Miller, of Luray; William A. Miller, of Orange; Mrs. Marcellus (Betty) Gay, of Rockingham County, and Peter Miller, of Indiana.
Funeral services will be conducted today (Tuesday) at her late home on Mill Creek at 2:30 p.m. with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. Burial will take place in the family cemetery near the home.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Dec 1944
Mrs. Bradley Dies In Charles Town (EMMA BRADLEY)
Mrs. Emma Bradley, age about 85, died at her home in Charles Town, W.Va., on Tuesday morning of this week following an extended illness...
The deceased was a native of Page County and a daughter of the late Capt. Frank Shenk and Catherine Shenk. She had been residing in West Virginia for the past thirty years where her husband, Elder William H. Bradley, served as pastor of the Brethren Church in Charles Town.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bradley leaves five sons; Odie Bradley and Lynn Bradley, of Charles Town, W.Va., Frank Bradley, of Kerneysville, W.Va., Harry O. Bradley, of Hagerstown, Md., and Nathan Bradley in the service; and one daughter, Mrs. Katie Bretcher, of Harrisburg, Pa. She was the last member of her family, her two sisters, Mrs. John G. Bradley and Mrs. D.W.S. Shenk, both of Page, having preceded her in death a number of years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted in Charles Town at 10:00 a.m., Sunday and then the body will be brought to Luray where services will be held from Beahm's Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Donald Royer will officiate. Burial will be in the Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 1 Jul 1941
Death of GEORGE BRADLEY
George Bradley, venerable resident of the Stanley section, passed away last night about 10:00 at his home. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements had not been made. A complete account will be made in our next issue.
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Jul 1941
Death of GEORGE BRADLEY
The Mill Creek section and surrounding neighborhood were saddened on Monday night of this week to learn of the death of one of its beloved citizens, when George Bradley, 66 years, 7 months and 26 days, lifelong resident of this county, passed this life about 10:00 p.m., at his home. During the past several months Mr. Bradley's health had been failing, but everything possible was done by his family to help him regain his health. His death is attributed to the complication of several diseases...
The deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bradley, of the Mill Creek neighborhood, and following his boyhood took up the farming occupation. When a young man he married Miss Lottie Painter, who survives. Besides his wife the following children also survive: Mrs. A.Z. (Brownie) Good, Mrs. Leonard (Florine) Good, Mrs. Earl (Fannie) Turner and Mrs. Floyd (Grace) Good, all of Stanley, Irving, of Aliquippa, Pa., and Guy, who lives at home. The deceased also leaves two brothers, Joe Bradley, of Leaksville, and Jake Bradley, of Stanley.
Funeral services were held yesterday from the Adventist Church in Stanley, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Peter Hafenmayr in charge, assisted by Elder J.B. Jenkins...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Dec 1941
Death of JOHN D. BRADLEY
For a number of years the many friends of John D. Bradley have known that he has been ill at his home near Spring Farm, two miles east of Luray, but none of them were prepared for the announcement of his death last Wednesday, December 24, 1941.
In point of years he is believed to have been the oldest school teacher in Page county- and perhaps in the Shenandoah Valley, age 84 years, 11 months, 12 days...
Strikingly and staggeringly have times changed since John Bradley began to rule his school rooms with the essentials that went with an earlier generation of boys and girls as he taught "readin', ritin' and 'rithmetic." As times went on and curriculums began to enlarge and become more enriched with classical education John Bradley made advances with more modern methods, keeping pace with almost all of the things that followed in later modern education...
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Page News & Courier, Tuesday 22 Jul 1941
Death of JOHN WILLIAM BRADLEY
John William Bradley, 79, elderly resident of the Shenk Hollow section of the county and half brother of I.C. Bradley of Luray, passed this life on Sunday night of this week, July 20th, at 8:15 p.m. following an illness lasting more than 14 years. He suffered a paralytic stroke and on Sunday was taken seriously ill, resulting in death at his home that evening. Last rites will take place today (Tuesday) at 2:30 p.m. at Morning Star Lutheran Church.
… Since early manhood he was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Lutheran church, where he served long and earnestly, his health permitting.
The deceased was born June 23rd, 1862, at Marksville, the son of George A. and Harriet Smith Bradley. He attended the schools of Page County and later took up farming in which he was most successful until his infirmities prevented full attention to his vocation. In 1882 he married Mrs. Josephine Clem Bradley, who survives him. To this union were born five children, four of whom survive. They are Mrs. Herbert (Blanche) Jenkins, of Woodville, Va., Mrs. T.W. Shenk of Kimball, Mervin Bradley and Vernie Bradley, both of Kimball. One son, Emanuel, is deceased. He is survived by one half brother, I.C. Bradley, of Luray, and 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Another brother, J. Sam Bradley, died in 1938.
Obsequies will be held today at 2:30 p.m. at Morning Star Lutheran Church with the Rev. J. Glenn Boliek and Rev. B.D. Castor in charge of the services. Burial will take place in the Morning Star cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Feb 1947
Death of ALONZO BREEDEN
Friends and relatives of the Pine Grove and Stanley community regret to learn of the death of Alonzo Trenton Breeden, 73, who passed away last Thursday in Gallinger Hospital, Washington, D.C. Mr. Breeden had been with his son, Leo Breeden, of Washington, D.C., when he was taken ill.
He was born and raised in the Pine Grove community and was the son of the late Joseph and Linda Breeden. For a number of years he operated a sawmill in that community and had also done considerable farming in his younger years.
His wife, the former Druscilla Breeden, preceded him in death in 1930.
He is survived by one son, Leo Breeden, of Washington, and a brother, Robert Breeden, of Stanley. Three sons, Joseph, Elton and Raymond Breeden, are deceased.
Rev. E.A. Phillips officiated at the funeral which was held from St. George Episcopal Mission on Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the family cemetery on the mountain.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Aug 1943
ARTHUR BREEDEN Dies In Prince William County
Washington papers last Sunday reported the death in Prince William County, near Catherpin, of S. Arthur Breeden, whom the papers say was a native of this county. It is true that a good many years an Arthur Breeden lived in Marksville District, this county, later moved to Madison County, from which it is said he moved to Prince William County, buying a small dairy farm. He flourished for several years hauling milk to the Washington City Market.
In addition to his wife, who before marriage was Miss Flora Jenkins, living near Graves Mill, in Madison County, he is survived by eight children.
Arthur Breeden, the deceased, was 58 years of age. Inquiry discloses the fact that he was a son of John Breeden, a native of Page, who many years ago moved to Madison County from Marksville District.
The burial of Mr. Breeden took place on his 50-acre farm in Prince William County last Friday. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the newspaper account says "took an active part in the religious life of Prince William, Fairfax and Fauquier Counties."
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 24 Mar 1942
Death of MRS. HENRY BREEDEN
Mrs. Mary Breeden, age 75, wife of Henry Breeden, died at her home at Jollett on Thursday, March 19, 1942 after nine months illness with cancer. Mrs. Breeden had spent her entire life in the Jollett section and was a consistent member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by six children, Mrs. Nora Merica, Herbert Breeden, Emma Breeden, Raymond Breeden, Mrs. Maye Gordon and Mrs. Tillie Meadows and twenty-four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Her funeral was condicted on Saturday by her pastor, the Rev. Fridley, at the Methodist Church. Interment in the cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Mar 1949
THOMAS BOSTON BREEDEN Dies
Thomas Boston Breeden, 75, resident of the Honeyville section all his life, passed away at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday at his home. Although he had been in failing health for sometime, his sudden death came as a shock to his many friends in that community.
A son of the late Sidney A. and Harriet E. Breeden, the deceased farmer was born on August 18, 1873.
He was a member of the Order of Fraternal Americans of Stanley.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Carrie E. Nauman, whom he married on April 18, 1901, and the following children: Mrs. Walker (Lura) Housden, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., Mrs. Leo (Eva) Cubbage, of Stanley, Mrs. Elva Good, and Mrs. Anyse Propes, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Howard (Harriet) Breeden, of Baltimore, Md., and Junior E. Breeden, of Stanley. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Judson Breeden and Mrs. Thomas (Lula) Sampson, of Stanley, Morgan Breeden and Mrs. John (Lillie) Meadows, of Shenandoah. There are also 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Last rites took place at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday at Leak’s Chapel with the Rev. R.E. Newton in charge. Burial was in the Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Sep 1943
Death of ISAAC MEADE BROYLES
The untimely death yesterday of Isaac Meade Broyles, 28, has filled the community with sorrow. The young man who had been in ill health for about a year, passed away at 5:05 a.m., at the Blue Ridge Sanatorium in Charlottesville.
Isaac Meade Broyles was born on August 7, 1915 and was the son of Walter and Effie Taylor Broyles, of Stanley. He graduated from Stanley High School and worked for a short time at a service station in Stanley before he went to Washington, D.C. In that city he attended Strayer College and later held a responsible position there. He remained in Washington until he became ill about a year ago.
... He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.
Besides his parents, Mr. Broyles is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Leon Broyles, of the U.S. Navy, now in New Zealand, Marshall Broyles, of the U.S. Army, stationed in California, Mrs. Naomi Austin, of Stanley, Mrs. Pansy Vrillhart, now of Stanley, formerly of Pennsylvania, and Rosalie, Marjorie and Wayne, all at home.
Last rites will be conducted on Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Luray Church of Christ with Rev. W.E. Ferrell officiating.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 May 1945
Death of NANCY LEE BROYLES
Nancy Lee Broyles, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Broyles, of the Blainesville section, died at the Page Memorial Hospital at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. In addition to her parents, she leaves several sisters and brothers.
Funeral services will be held from the Brethren Church at Ida today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Donald Royer officiating. Interment will be at Ida.
Page News & Courier, Friday 2 Oct 1942
Death of WILLIAM L. BROYLES
William L. Broyles, about 78 years of age, for many years a resident of Luray, where for a considerable time he was a typesetter on the old Page Courier and a well known job printer in different towns throughout the Shenandoah Valley, died at his home in Baltimore on Thursday of last week. Announcement of his death was received by R.L. Taylor, a brother-in-law living near Knight's store in Marksville district.
He was a son of the late Lewis Broyles, for many years a stonemason of Page and Madison counties. His mother before marriage was a Miss Walker of Shenandoah county. For a long time after giving up the printing business Mr. Broyles resided in Shenandoah, this county, where he was a well known machinist and for a considerable time was engaged in railroad work on the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Later the family, with that of his brother, Walker Broyles, moved to Baltimore. Walker Broyles is still living in that city. Another brother was John Broyles, a brakeman on the Norfolk & Western Railroad. The latter, now dead, lost an arm by falling from his train near Lynchburg.
The wife of William L. Broyles before marriage was Miss Lillie Taylor, daughter of the late Newton Taylor, of this county. The wife of Walker Broyles is also a daughter of the late Mr. Taylor.
The surviving children of Mr. Broyles are Claude, Elmer, Howard and Cecil Broyles. His daughters were Misses Maude and Mabel Broyles. The two latter are married and reside in Baltimore.
The burial took place in Baltimore on Saturday of last week.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1944
Death of DAVID BURACKER
David Buracker, 52 years and 5 months of age, died last Friday at a hospital in Goochland County, Va., where he had been a patient for several weeks. For sometime his health had not been good, though despite this fact when ever able he prosecuted his duties as an expert stonemason. For many years he was an employee of the Federal Government being the foreman in erecting many miles of the protecting wall along the Skyline Drive. Since that time he was the foreman in getting out the handsome stone taken from the Massanutten Mountains for the erection of the Park Office buildings at Pumpkin Hill, east of Luray. In the early stages of the building of the Skyline Drive he was employed a steam drill operator and also worked in the dynamiting of the Skyline Drive and the Tunnel.
Before engaging extinsively in the stonemason business he was manager of large apple orchards in different parts of West Virginia. Among these he operated at different times were the "Crum" Marshall and William McQuilton orchards in West Virginia.
For a number of years he had been a member of the Luray Methodist Church. He was born in the Ida section of Page County. In addition to his widow, Mrs. Versie Buracker, a daughter of the late Thomas W. Cave, of Madison County, he is survived by the following children: Roy Buracker and Virgil Buracker in the armed services; Mattie Buracker, of Baltimore, Md.; Fannie, Betty, Geneva, Thomas, Charley, Maisey and Junior Buracker, at home.
His mother is Mrs. Fannie Jenkins, of Luray, and Mrs. J.R. Broyles and Mrs. Daisy Short, of Luray are his sisters.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Bradley's Funeral Home conducted by Eld. A.W. Campbell. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 14 Jan 1941
Death of MRS. EFFIE BURACKER
Mrs. Effie Buracker, 46, of Hagerstown, Md., died in that city on January 9th from a complication of diseases. She was born and reared in Page County and was the daughter of Israel and Mary Buracker Jenkins. Several years ago she was married to Noah Buracker and they went to live in Hagerstown, where he is employed.
Mrs. Buracker is survived by her husband, several children, her mother, of near Knight’s store, and the following brothers and sisters, Ed Jenkins and Claude Jenkins, at home, Mrs. Vergie Jenkins and Mrs. Julia Purdham, of Stanley, Mrs. Susie Woodard, of Leon, Va., and Mrs. Howard (Bertha) Feller, of Charles Town, W.Va.
The funeral was conducted in Hagerstown on Sunday.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jul 1943
Death of EMMETT FRANKLIN BURACKER
Emmett Franklin Buracker, 53, died Wednesday night, July 14th, at 11:30 following a lingering illness of several months. Mr. Buracker passed away at his home in the Ida Homesteads.
The deceased was born on May 4, 1890 and was the son of William P. and the late Mrs. Drucilla Broyles Buracker. He spent his entire life in this county working at different jobs but mostly farming...
His wife, the former Bessie Jenkins, survives with the following children: Trenton, George, Carl, John and Dewey Buracker, Mrs. Ray (Elizabeth) Weaver, Mrs. Cecil (Lucy) Weaver and Miss Vada Buracker, all of Ida.
The funeral services were conducted on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the Ida Brethren Church with the Rev. Henry C. Eller in charge. Interment was in the Ida Cemetary.
Page News & Courier, Friday 24 Jan 1941
JACOB BURACKER Dies
Jacob Buracker, 82, well liked citizen of the Hawksbill community, south of Luray, died on Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, Clark, following an illness of several months. He recently spent sometime in the Luray hospital, returning to his home about two weeks ago. The deceased is survived by the follwong children: Bernier, of the Hawksbill section, Dallas, of Stanley, Homer, of Cavetown, Clark, with whom he made his home, Mrs. Edith Comer, of Luray, Mrs. Pearl Comer, of Hamburg, and a daughter in West Virginia. The following brothers and sisters also survive, James A. Buracker, William P. Buracker, Mrs. Fannie Jenkins, of Luray and Miss Victoria Buracker, of Stanley.
Mr. Buracker was the son of the late Martin Buracker, of Page.
The funeral will take place this afternoon (Friday) at 2:30 at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church with Elder Joe Foster and Elder Ernest Cave officiating. The deceased had been a faithful and beloved member of the Brethren Church for 60 years...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Nov 1942
Death of JAMES A. BURACKER
James Adam Buracker, believed to have been born in the second year of the War Between the States- 1862- died at the Ida Valley Homestead on Monday evening of this week. He had been in ill health for many years, though about a year ago this took a more serious turn. Despite this handicap, he busied himself daily around his home looking after light duties. For many years he had been a tenant and caretaker on the S. Hite Modesitt farm. He lived modestly but by frugality and industry he was always surrounded by the comforts of life.
He was of a rugged nature, more than six feet tall and in his day was rated a physical giant. He lived all his life where Nature had its say, extracting from it a wholesome life, an unblemished character and integrity.
He was a son of the late Martin and Bettie Buracker, the former dying in 1912 and the latter in 1914. The Buracker home was at the head of Ida Hollow, hewn out of virgin forests.
In addition to his widow, Mrs. Emma Buracker, he is survived by the following children of this county: Mrs. Priscilla Broyles, Wilbur Buracker and Lester Buracker of the Ida Valley Homestead, Harrison Buracker, of Stanley and one son, Keller Buracker, lives in Hagerstown. His deceased children are Mrs. Frank Middleton, of Luray, Edward Buracker, Miss Bessie Buracker and Claude Buracker.
A brother and sister, Jacob Buracker and Miss Victoria Buracker, have died within the past year. William P. Buracker and Mrs. Fannie Jenkins are a brother and sister, respectively, surviving.
He had been a consistent member of Mount Zion Church of the Brethren for the last forty years.
The burial will take place in Mount Zion Church cemetery today (Thursday). The services will be in charge of Rev. H.C. Eller, pastor of Mount Zion Church.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 1 Jul 1941
JOSEPH A. BURACKER Dies In Baltimore
Joseph Amiss Buracker, formerly of Luray, died in Baltimore, Md., suddenly on Sunday morning.
His body was brought to the Bradley Funeral Home and last rites will take place today (Tuesday) at 2:00 p.m. from the Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Churchill Gibson, of Richmond, officiating. Interment will be in the Green Hill Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Jul 1941
JOSEPH A. BURACKER Dies In Baltimore
The community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Joseph Amiss Buracker, 41, in Baltimore on Sunday morning of this week. Well known and widely connected in Page County, his demise is generally lamented. The remains were brought to Luray where last rites took place on Tuesday afternoon with Dr. Churchill J. Gibson, of Richmond, an old friend of the deceased, in charge of the obsequies. Interment took place in Green Hill Cemetery in the Buracker family lot.
... He was a member of the first football team of the Luray High School and took pack in much athletic activity... He attended the Virginia Military Institute in 1920 after which he accepted a position in Baltimore. Later he took up farming at Eden, Maryland where he was residing with his family at the time of his death. He was a member of the Episcopal Church...
Mr. Buracker was born on Christmas Day, December 25th, 1899, in Luray, the son of the late William S. and Carrie L. Buracker. In February 1938 he married Miss Emily Doody, of Eden, Md. He is survived by his wife and an infant son, William Joseph. Surviving brothers and sisters are Mrs. R.K. (Amelia) Bridges, of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Henry A. (Flora) Brooks, of Williamsport, Pa., Liet. Col. S.L. Buracker, Fort Benning, Ga., Commander W.H. Buracker, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Edward M. Buracker, Wilson, N.C.
Funeral services took place at Christ's Episcopal Church in Luray Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with Dr. Churchill J. Gibsob officiating...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Apr 1945
Pvt. LAWRENCE BURACKER Killed In Action
A letter was received on Monday of this week by Mrs. M.E. Emerson from Miss Pearl Young, of Cleveland, O., informing her that Pvt. Lawrence Floyd Buracker, 24, was killed in action in Germany on March 13th.
Lawrence, who entered the service in November, 1942, had made his home in Luray with the Emerson family since 1936.
His army training was received at Camp Polk, La., and at a camp in California. Shortly after spending a furlough here last October, he was send overseas. A member of the Third American Army, he was serving with a Tank Battalion of the Eleventh Division at the time of his death.
... At Luray High School he was active in athletics...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Dec 1942
Death of MRS. MATTIE BELLE BURACKER
The passing of Mrs. Mattie Belle Buracker, 83, on Thursday morning December 17th, has filled this community with sorrow. Mrs. Buracker the wife of David C. Buracker, retired and well-known farmer of Page County, had been in ill health for several months and only a short time ago had sustained a severe fall from which she never full recovered. She passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sydney Coffman Heiston, of the Springfield section and was born on November 5, 1859. She attended the county school and became a member of the Springfield Methodist Church. In early life she married David C. Buracker, who survives her.
Mrs. Buracker leaves many friends both in the Springfield section and in Luray… For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Buracker had been spending the winter months at their home in town, while in summer they remained at their farm in Springfield.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Joseph Buracker, of Luray, and a granddaughter, Miss Bell Buracker, of Washinton and Luray. One son, C.O. Buracker, died several years ago. Her sister, Mrs. Ella Hopkins, of Harrisonburg, also survives.
Last rites were conducted on Friday afternoon at three o’clock from the home in Luray. Rev. F.T. Fulcher conducted the service and was assisted by Dr. Ray Smith and Rev. B.D. Castor. Interment took place in Green Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Jul 1945
Death of WILLIAM FRANKLIN BURACKER
William Franklin Buracker, 81, passed away at his home east of Stanley in the neighborhood of Knight’s Store, on Tuesday morning at 1:50 o’clock, following a brief illness.
Mr. Buracker, a well known farmer in his community, is a native of this county and was born on April 12, 1864, the son of the late Preston and Margaret Berry Buracker. For many years he had been a faithful member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, who was before marriage Miss Virginia Broyles, and the following children: Hezekiah Buracker, of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., Lauck Buracker, of Stanley, Mrs. W.D. (Hattie) Nichols, of Shenandoah Junction, Mrs. Leo (Eliza Jane) Seal, of Charles Town, W.Va., Mrs. George (Clorinza) Breeden, of Rippon, W.Va., Mrs. Addie (Edna) Jones, of Stanley, and Mrs. Edward (Artie) Jenkins, of Stanley. He also leaves one brother, Phillip Buracker, of Stanley, and the following sisters: Mrs. Israel Jenkins and Mrs. George Jones, of Stanley, and Mrs. Will Jenkins and Mrs. Jim Buracker, of Luray.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., from the Bethlehem Christian Church on Thursday with Rev. J.J. Simoson officiating. Interment will be in the Cave Cemetery near the church.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 4 Mar 1941
MRS. VICTORIA BURACKER
Mrs. Victoria Buracker, 83, died in Staunton Monday. She had lived in the Ida section most of her life until last year when she went to Staunton to live with relatives. Her body is now at the Bradley funeral home where it well remain until burial. Futher details of the death of Mrs. Buracker will appear in our next issue.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Apr 1943
Death of MRS. PHOEBE VIRGINIA BURNER
The death of Mrs. Virginia Burner, 88, on Tuesday morning of this week at her home in Luray marks the passing of one of Luray's oldest citizens.
Mrs. Burner died at her home on Lee Street at 8:15 a.m. following an illness of only a few days...
She was born on January 30, 1855, near Luray and was the daughter of the late Albert and Barbara Foltz Rickard. She spent her entire lifetime in this county. When a young girl she became a member of the Methodist Church...
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The deceased was married by the late Elder Sam Spitler to Jacob C. Burner, of Luray, sixty-five years ago. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1927. She is survived by one son, Leslie B. Burner, of Luray, and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Besides rearing four grandchildren ranging in age from eighteen months to eight years at the death of their mother, she also raised another little girl.
Mrs. Russell Strickler and Trenton Rickard, both of Luray, are the surviving sister and brother of Mrs. Burner. Deceased members of the family are: Mrs. Sam Burner, of Mt. Jackson, Mrs. John Kauffman, Mrs. Phillip Long, William Rickard and Edgar Rickard, all of Luray.
The funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) at 11:00 a.m, from the home with her pastor, Rev. W.A. Blankenbaker, officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 9 Apr 1940
JOHN BURNETT, of Stanley, Expires Suddenly
John Duncan Burnett, of Stanley, expired suddenly on Saturday, April 6, about two o'clock in the afternoon at the age of forty nine years.
Mr. Burnett was a native of Summerfield, N.C., but came to this county about twenty five years ago and took up residence in the Stanley section. The coroner attributed his death to angina pectorus. He was going to the scene of a grass fire and after jumping a fence, it was said he expired immediately. He was a brick builder by trade and was retired before coming to this county. He was married a number of years ago to Miss Mabel Good, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Good, of Stanley, who, with three children, Miss Nadine, of Washington, D.C., Miss Virginia and Forest, of Stanley, and his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Burnett, of Summerfield, N.C., survive. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Alice Lineberry, fo Mt. Rainier, Md., and Mrs. Rena Ingle, of Holland, Ohio and brothers, James Burnett, of Lima, Ohio; Charles Burnett, of Saginaw, Mich.; Walter Burnett, of Washington, D.C., and Thomas Burnett, of Summerfield, N.C.
The funeral will be held from the home today, Tuesday, April 9, at 4 p.m., with Elder J.B. Jenkins in charge of the services. Interment will take place in the Adventist cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Jun 1948
Death of JAMES LEE BURNS
His many friends in the Stanley community regret to learn of the death of James Lee Burns, 83, at his home at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 29th. He had been in failing health for several months.
Mr. Burns was born on May 21, 1865 and spent his life in Page County. He was a son of the late Phillip Burns, a native of Ireland and Lottie Ann Good Burns, of Page County.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Stoneberger, of Page County, and four children: Mrs. Solon (Lena) Alger, Jesse J. Burns, and Melvin Burns, of Stanley, and Mrs. Walter (Vinda) Lucas, of Brunswick, Md. One son, Marvin Burns, is deceased.
The deceased was the last member of his family, the following brothers and sisters having all preceded him in death: Charlie and Richard Burns, of Stanley, Will Burns, of Staunton, Mrs. Nancy Taylor, of Nebraska, Mrs. Betty Good, White Post, Va., Mrs. Clara Marston, Baltimore and Mrs. Susie Short, of Stanley.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. E.E. Sumper of Shenandoah at the Adventist Church in Stanley at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 8 Jul 1941
Death of MARVIN AMOS BURNS
Marvin Amos Burns, 41, of the Stanley section, died on Friday, July 4th, at the University Hospital in Charlottesville, following a brief illness of about two weeks.
The deceased was born on May 5th, 1900... His parents are James Lee and Lizzie Stoneberger Burns, of Stanley. While still a young man he was married, his wife having preceded him in death several years ago.
Besides his parents he is survived by the following children: Virginia, Francis, Ruby, Iva Blanche and Robert; his brothers, Jesse and Melvin Burns, and sisters, Mrs. Lena Alger, of the Battle Creek section, and Mrs. Vinda Lucas, of Brunswick, Md., also survive.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, July 6th, at 2:00 p.m., from the Adventist Church, with Rev. E.E. Sumpter officiating, assisted by the Rev. J.E. Tucker. Interment was in the Adventist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Dec 1942
Last Rites Held For GEORGE EDWARD BYWATERS
Last rites were held on Saturday afternoon at three o’clock from the Mt. Zion Brethren Church for George Edward Bywaters, 81, who died on Thursday night, December 3rd, at his home at Fairview. Mr. Bywaters had been in failing health for several months.
He was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Caroline Judd Bywaters, of Page. He was born on April 2, 1861, and had spent his entire life in this county. In his earlier years he had been a well known farmer in the Fairview section. At the time of his death he was one of the best known and highly respected men of that section. He was a member of the Brethren Church.
Mr. Bywaters was married twice. His first wife, a Miss Gochenour, preceded him in death a number of years ago. His second wife, Mrs. Cullen Finter, also passed away a few years ago. He leaves the following children: John E. Bywaters, of Smithsburg, Md.; Mrs. S.J. (Mabel) Mauck, Luray, Va.; Frank Bywaters, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Charles (Lillian) Winters, Franklinville, N.J.; Mrs. A.M. (Della) Warrenfeltz, Hagestown, Md.; Elmer Bywaters, York, Pa.; and Budd Bywaters, Luray, Va.
The following brothers and sisters also survive: Wade B. Bywaters, Luray; Mrs. Theodore Grandstaff, Luray; Mrs. Mervin Stonesifer, Orrtanna, Pa.; and Mrs. Ella Kibler, of Clifton Forge, Va.
There are also twenty grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
The funeral services held on Saturday were in charge of his pastor, Rev. H.C. Eller.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Mar 1945
Death of MRS. M.N. CALLARY
Mrs. Maudie Lucas Callary, age 67 years, died at her late home on Monday, Feb. 26, after a prolonged illness of fifteen years with high blood pressure and a heart attack.
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She was born at Ingham on Nov. 28, 1877, on the farm now owned by Mrs. Frank Comer and was the daughter of the late Reuben S. and Mrs.Minnie Lucas Callary.
At the age of 12 years she united with the East Liberty Christian Church and in 1911 transferred her membership to the First Christian Church at Shenandoah...
Her husband died in the 1918 flu epidemic. She is survived by two sons, John K. Callary, at home, and Alvah G. Callary, of Washington, D.C. One half-brother, William Harlowe, is deceased.
Her funeral will be conducted from the Christian Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. E.E. Sumpter, assisted by Rev. Marvin White and Rev. P.W. Fisher. Burial will be in the U.B Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1943
Death of MRS. ALICE VIRGINIA CAMPBELL
Mrs. Alice Virginia Campbell, highly respected lady of the Leaksville section, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Seekford on Thursday, April 1st, after an illness of about three months.
The deceased was the daughter of the late Thomas Cubbage and Elizabeth Lake Cubbage. She was born in the Honeyville section. Her husband, who died a number of years ago, was William Campbell.
Mrs. Campbell was a faithful member of the Leak's Chapel Brethren Church...
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Maggie Hall, of Accoquam, Va., Mrs. Mamie Painter, of Manassas, Mrs. William Seekford and Mrs. Bessie Short, both of Leaksville, and Tom, Jess, Clayton and Harry Campbell, also of that section. Two children are deceased.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from Leak's Chapel with her pastor, Eld. J.B. Jenkins, in charge, assisted by Rev. Ausby Cubbage. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier Thursday 15 Apr 1943
Death of MRS. ALICE VIRGINIA CAMPBELL
Mrs. Alice Virginia Campbell, a highly respected lady of the Leaksville section, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.M. Seekford, on Thursday, April 1st, after an illness of about three months. Mrs. Campbell was 84 years old.
The deceased was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Cummings. She was born and raised in the Lacey Springs section. Her husband, who died a number of years ago, was William Campbell.
Mrs. Campbell was a faithgul member of the Leak's Chapel Brethren Church...
She leaves the following children: Mrs. L.M. Short, of Alma, Mrs. W.M. Seekford, of Leaksville, Mrs. R.S. Hall, of Accoquam, Mrs. Mammie Painter, of Manassas, Jessie, Thomas, Clay, and Harry, of Leaksville. The two deceased children are: Emma and Eula. She also leaves thirty-five grandchildren, twenty-fove great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., from Leak's Chapel with Pastor Eld. J.B. Jenkins in charge, assisted by Rev. Ausby Cubbage. Burial was in the Church Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 3 Jul 1942
ELMER J. CAMPBELL, of Stanley, Dies In Army Plane Crash
It was definitely established yesterday evening that one of the twenty one army men who were killed in the crash of any army transport plane near Wlech, W.Va., shortly after noon on Wednesday was Elerm J. Campbell, of Stanley, a son of Mrs. Edith Freeze, of the Page County town. Campbell, who is 21 years of age, was drafted here in November of last year. He was attached to a hospital unit. Campbell had cooked for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burner before entering the army.
Mrs. Freeze said she received a letter from her son on Wednesday, mailed from Michigan. He left Patterson Field, N.J., on last Friday to report to a Michigan base where he was to remain for about a week and then go to North Carolina. It is believed his death occurred while en route to his new assignment.
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The scene of the disaster is in the southwestern West Virginia mountains a few miles from the Virginia border. Coal camps dot the hillsides in the rich mining area...
Page News & Courier, Friday 10 Jul 1942
Last Rites Held For ELMER JESSE CAMPBELL
Last rites for Elmer Jesse Campbell were held at the Alma Lutheran Church on Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating.
Campbell was killed in an army transport plane crash on last Wednesday shortly after noon near Premier, W.Va., McDowell county. His body, which arrived Sunday on train No. 2, was escorted to Stanley by Jack Lasher, of the U.S. Army, and was taken to the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Morris, of near Alma...
The deceased was born on March 24th, 1920, near Alma, Va. He made his home with his grandmother and spent his childhood in that part of the county. He entered a CCC camp in 1937 and remained there until 1939 when he had secured employement with Lee Burner. Campbell was drafted into service in November 1941 and was at Camp Lee for his induction period until December when he was sent to Michigan as a member of the Medical Corps. He was enroute to North Carolina from Michigan when the accident occurred. It is believed he was going to be sent overseas upon his arrival in the east.
Besides his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeze, of west of Stanley, and his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Morris, he is survived by the following step-brothers and sisters, Marion, William and Raymond Freeze, at home, Mrs. Ethel Freeze Bell, of Washington, D.C., and Frances Freeze, at home.
Funeral services were held at the Alma Lutheran Church on Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating, at which time Jack Lasher presented Campbell's mother with an American flag.
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Nov 1941
Death of FLORENCE MAE CAMPBELL
Little Florence Mae Campbell, two years old, died of whooping cough and pneumonia at her home in the Keystone section, south of Stanley, on Thursday morning of this week. She had been ill for only about six days.
The little girl is the daughter of Fred and Bertha Mae Campbell and was born in September 1939. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Fred, Samuel, Earl, John, Charlie, Virginia, Nellie, Ethel and Kathleen.
Last rites will take place today (Friday) at 12:30 p.m. at the home with interment at Sandy Glade. Rev. Ausby Cubbage will be in charge of the service.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 28 Oct 1941
Death of IRENE CAMPBELL
Little Irene Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Campbell, of Lucas Hollow, of this county, died at her home on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock following an extended illness of about five weeks. She was 9 years and 5 months of age and had been suffering with a kidney and heart ailment.
Irene is survived by her pasrents and the following brothers and sisters: Margie, Lucille, Helen, Dorothy, Ausby, Lloyd and Floyd, all of whom reside at home.
The funeral will take place today (Tuesday) from her home at 11:00 o'clock with Rev. Ausby Cubbage officiating. Interment will be in the Lucas family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 Jan 1942
Death of JACOB ROBERT CAMPBELL
The death of Jacob R. Campbell on Friday of last week came as a shock to his many friends and relatives in the community in and near Grove Hill. Mr. Campbell, who had been in declining health for the past several years, passed away quietly at his home at Katherine's Furnace...
Jacob Robert Campbell was born on January 20, 1862 and was the son of the late Jonas and Eliza Peylor Campbell of this county. Mr. Campbell became a member of the Newport Brethren church in 1892 and was one of its faithful followers. His wife, who preceded him in death about five years ago, was the former Miss Bettie Jenkins, of Page. Most of his life the deceased had been a farmer and laborer.
The following children survive: Clarence Campbell, of Hagerstown, Md.; Homer Campbell, of Winchester; Carl Campbell, of Page; Mrs. Grace Kelly and Mrs. Bertha Goetz, of Washington, D.C.
Mr. Campbell was one of fourteen children, there now being one surviving member, Mrs. Jane Purdham, of Grove Hill.
Funeral services were held on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Newport Brethren Church, Elder E.L. Cave, of Shenandoah, was in charge of the services. Burial took place in the Brick Church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 7 Oct 1941
Death of JAMES R. CAMPBELL
James Robert Campbell died at the Page Memorial Hospital at five o’clock Sunday morning, October 5th. The deceased had been ill for several months and his family had taken him to the hospital for treatment where he had been a patient since Wednesday of last week.
He was born on June 29, 1863, near Mauck, Page county, the son of George Campbell, deceased. He has been living on the Ray T. Koontz farm for the last 15 years. Prior to that he lived at Stanley where he was employed for a number of years as clerk in Robinson’s Friendly Store. He was honest industrious and well liked by all who knew him…
He was married to Sallie Mary Hughes 32 years ago, who survives with the following sons, James, Charles, Millard and Wetzel, all at home. One daughter died in 1935 and another died in infancy. Three brothers survive, John W. Campbell, who resided with him and Charles M. and Ashby N. of Piedmont, W.Va.
The funeral will be held from the home today (Tuesday) at two o’clock with services by Elder J.B. Jenkins. Interment will take place in the Hughes graveyard.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 May 1945
PFC. JESSIE W. CAMPBELL Dies of Wounds in Germany
Pfc. Jessie W. Campbell, Jr., 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie W. Campbell, of Shenandoah, died April 9th in England of wounds received in action in Germany on March 30th, according to information received by his mother on Sunday, April 29th from the War Department.
Pfc. Campbell entered the service in September, 1944 and left for overseas duty in January of this year. He was a member of the Infantry.
He was born in Shenandoah on April 3, 1926 and spent all his life in Shenandoah, until entering the service. Prior to entering the Army he was employed at the Shenandoah Knitting Mill.
He is survived by his parents, his wife, the former Janice McDaniel, a daughter, Gloria Jeanne, and the following brothers and sisters: PFC Robert Campbell, in England, Ray Lee and Frankie Campbell, at home, Mrs. Carroll (Helen) Haugh, of Shenandoah, Misses Hazel, Mildred, Mary, Shirley and Brenda Fay Campbell, all at home.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Aug 1948
Death of JOHN W. CAMPBELL
John William Campbell, 90, died on Monday, August 2nd, at 10:20 a.m., at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. James Robert Campbell, near Luray. His death was attributed to the infirmities of old age.
He was born in Page County near Stanley, the son of George and Mary Blair Campbell on March 3, 1858. He spent the major part of his life in the Honeyville section where he operated a farm. Following the death of his wife, the former Catherine Fogle, in 1927, he made his home with his sister-in-law and family.
Surviving are a brother, Charles M. Campbell, of Piedmont, W.Va., and a sister, Mrs. Emma Berry, of Cleveland, Ohio. Two brothers are deceased; James Robert Campbell, of Luray, and Ashby Campbell, of Piedmont, W.Va.
Last rites will take place at Leak’s Chapel today (Thursday) at two o’clock with Rev. Ausby Cubbage officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 26 Mar 1940
LACEY CAMPBELL Dies At Early Age
The passing of Lacey Leon Campbell, 31, at his home near the Luray Caverns on Sunday night, March 24, saddens another home in this community.
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Mr. Campbell was a young man and looked for a bright future. He was born January 30, 1909, and was the son of Elder and Mrs. Arthur W. Campbell, of Luray. He attended the public schools of Luray and for a number of years had been employed by J.T. Campbell as a plumber... He was employed by the Town of Luray for several years and a short time prior to his illness had secured a position as a pipe fitter at the Viscose plant in Front Royal.
In September 1928 Lacey Campbell and Miss Thelma Waters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.K. Waters of Luray, were united in marriage. His young wife and the following children are left to mourn his loss: Maxine Odell, James Maclyn and Wayne Wesley, age 10 months. He also leaves his devoted parents, Eld. and Mrs. Campbell and the following brothers, Leo M.; Virgil L.; Emmett C.; J. Lewis; Burnam W. and Edward T. Campbell. One sister, Ruby Virginia, died in 1919.
Lacey Campbell was a member of the Luray Volunteer Fire Department and took an active part in all the Company's activities.
His body will be taken to the church at Beahm's Chapel today, Tuesday, where the Reverends Henry C. Eller and B.D. Castor will have charge of the services at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow immediately in the Beahm's Chapel cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 15 Jul 1941
Death of MRS. LAURA CAMPBELL
Mrs. Laura Campbell, wife of George Campbell, died Saturday, July 12th in Cumberland, Md. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Jesse Knott, of East Luray.
Mrs. Knott, due to ill health, was unable to attend the funeral which was held yesterday (Monday) at 2:00 p.m. at Cumberland, Md., bur her children, Raymond Knott, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Shenk, Mrs. Irene Long and Richard Knott attended the last rites of their aunt.
A full account will be given in Friday’s paper.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 5 Mar 1940
Dead (MRS. MARY FRANCES CAMPBELL)
Mrs. Mary Frances Campbell, born April 5, 1866, died at her home near Browntown on Wednesday evening, February 28 at the age of 74 years and 11 months.
She leaves to mourn her loss her three daughters, Mrs. James Aleshire, of Front Royal, Mrs. Tucker Henry, of near Orleans, Va., and Mrs. Sam Hallman, of Front Royal and five sons, Charles Herman Campbell, of Front Royal, Edgar Campbell, of Stephens City, Cletus Campbell, of Limeton and Simon Campbell, of Browntown. She also leaves fifty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren besides a sister, Mrs. D.M. Cameron and a brother, Manley Wood, both of Rileyville, Virginia. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.L. Boliek, at Rileyville, on Saturday, March 2, at 1 o’clock. Interment took place in Rileyville.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Sep 1941
MELVIN ARTHUR CAMPBELL
Melvin Arthur Campbell, 28 years of age, passed this life at his home in Keystone community, south of Stanley, on Sunday, August 31, at 2 a.m.
Mr. Campbell was born in the Keystone community the son of the late Arthur and Mary Lucas Campbell. He was an energetic day laborer until about 18 months ago when his health failed.
He is survived by his wife, Ollie Ellen Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Good, of Kestone, and one brother, Elmer Campbell, who they have not been able to locate, since he has not visited his home for the past seven years.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m., at Sandy Glades with the Rev. P.A. Freed officiating...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 4 Nov 1941
Death of MRS. OLEY ELLEN CAMPBELL
Mrs. Oley Ellen Campbell, 26, passed this life at her home in Keystone yesterday morning, November 3rd. Mrs. Campbell had been suffering with tuberculosis for a number of years, but it was only about ten months ago that she became worse. Mrs. Campbell’s husband, Melvin Campbell, preceded her in death about two months ago. Mr. Campbell also died from the same disease. The shock of her husband’s death and her grief for him is believed to have hastened her death.
The deceased was born on October 9, 1915, the daughter of John Will and Maude Campbell Good. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church and had spent all her life in Keystone where she had many friends who will greatly miss her. There were no children to this union.
Last rites will take place Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with services at the home conducted by Rev. P.A. Freed. Interment will be at Sandy Glade.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by two sisters, Louveunia and Lonie Good and six brothers, John, Rufus, Thurston, Russell, William and Clarence Good, all of Keystone.
Page News & Courier, Friday 5 Sep 1941
Death of MRS. ROBERT THOMAS CAMPBELL
The death of Mrs. Robert Thomas Campbell came as a great shock to residents of Leaksville and surrounding territories where she had lived many years. Mrs. Campbell passed this life on Wednesday morning about 4:30 at the Page Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for a little over two weeks, having been a sufferer from a complication of diseases.
... She belonged to the Christian Church... The daughter of the late Joseph and Udora Campbell, she was born on August 26, 1897 near Stanley in what is now known as Dovel Hollow. She married Robert Thomas Campbell, who survives her, on July 30th, 1915. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Cora Hoak, of Luray, Rufus Campbell, of Washington, D.C., Norlan, Robert and Miss Marguerite, at home. Two grandchildren, Wanda Jean and Nancy Lee Hoak, of Luray, survive. The surviving sister of the deceased is Mrs. Ethel Cubbage.
Funeral services will be conducted today (Friday) at 2:00 p.m. E.S.T. or 3:00 p.m. D.S.T. at Leak's Chapel, with Rev. R.E. Newton officiating...
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Page News & Courier, Friday 3 Oct 1941
Death of WESLEY CAMPBELL
Wesley Campbell, 76, passed this life at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 30, at 8:00 p.m. He had been sick for the past three weeks and before receiving treatment at the hospital had been cared for at the home of his son, June, where he had been residing.
The deceased was born in the Keystone section, south of Stanley, on April 9th, 1865, the son of Joseph and Catherine Dinges Campbell. About 55 years ago he married Miss Mary Catherine Stroup and settled in Dovel’s Hollow where Mr. Campbell became a farmer and lived the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church…
Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, Fred, Homer, June, Kemper and Lloyd, and the following daughters, Mrs. Ella Hilliard, Mrs. Avais Gray, Mrs. Della Lucas, Mrs. Evangeline McCoy and Mrs. Daisy Fread and 45 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, all of them living in Dovel’s Hollow.
Last rites were held yesterday, Oct. 2nd., at the Pentecostal Church with Rev. G.A. Cave conducting. Burial took place in Sandy Glade…
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 9 Dec 1941
Last Rites Held Here For MRS. JAMES CAMERON
Last rites were held here on Saturday, December 6th, for Mrs. James Cameron, who passed away at her home in Kenton, Ky., last week.
The body was brought to Luray on Saturday on train 14, and taken immediately by the Bradley hearse to the Union Church in Rileyville.
Mrs. Cameron, who was formerly a Miss Nichols, of Madison County, married James Cameron, of Page, a good many years ago. At one time they resided at Rileyville, later moving to Kenton where they have been since. The deceased had been in poor health for over a year, and for the past six months she had been confined to her bed. She was about 67 years old, and was a devout member of the Brethren Church.
Besides her husband, who is employed with the N. & W. Railroad in Kentucky, she is survived by three sons, Clyde, Harry and Ralph, all of Kentucky.
One sister, Mrs. Mary Deavers, of Luray, also survives.
Last rites took place Saturday at 2 o’clock from the Rileyville Union Church with Rev. Kenneth Hayes officiating. Interment took place in the Rileyville cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Mar 1943
Death of MRS. MARTHA ELLEN CAMERON
Mrs. Martha Ellen Cameron, 90, passed away at the home of her cousin, Mrs. John Walters, of Compton, on Thursday, March 4th, after about a year's illness.
Mrs. Cameron was the daughter of the late Recyrus "Hutch" Cameron and Elizabeth Wood Cameron, of Rileyville, and was born on February 18, 1853. She spent her early life in the county and later became the wife of James B. Cameron, of Front Royal. Mr. Cameron, who has been deceased a number of years, was a Civil War veteran, having joined the Confederate Army at the age of sixteen. He served with Company A., 23rd Virginia Cavalry. After the war he became connected with the lime kilns at Riverton. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Cameron returned to Page County and lived with her sister, Mrs. Henry Howard at Kimball. For the past ten years she had made her home with her cousin, Mrs. Walters.
... She was a faithful member of the Methodist Church.
The deceased is survived by four step-children: Ashby Cameron, of Front Royal, Walter Cameron, of Frederick, Md., Mrs. Leona Girard and Mrs. Nettie Burke Bronmell, of Washington, D.C. A step granddaughter and great granddaughter also survive: Mrs. John Quick, Jr. and Joyce Quick, of Winchester. Mrs. Clarence Fox, of Luray, is the only surviving niece. Deceased stepchildren are Mrs. Maggie Mills, Mrs. Zole Ramey and Dorsey Cameron.
Mrs. Cameron was the last member of a family of three children. Her deceased brother and sister are: Charles E. Cameron and Mrs. Harry Howard, both of Kimball.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Union Church in Rileyville with the Rev. F.T. Fulcher officiating. Interment was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Aug 1943
MRS. HUGH W. CARY
(By Mrs. Lena Stover Bostick)
The announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 3d of the death of Mrs. H. H.W. Cary brought sadness and deep regret to the entire town and community...
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Mae Seibert was the oldest child of John Beatty Seibert and Alice Buracker Seibert, and was born in Berkeley, W.Va., where her parents lived for a short time. They later returned to Luray where they spent the remainder of their lives and reared a family of three daughters and three sons: Mae (Mrs. Hugh William Cary), Edward W. (deceased), Bess (Mrs. Hunter Laughton), Fan (Mrs. Theodore M. Judd), Clyde T. and Carl H. Seibert. Mrs. Cary's maternal grandparents were Samuel Michael and Caroline Almond Buracker.
In 1894 she was married to Mr. H.W. Cary, who passed away in 1939. To them were born five children: Mrs. Lynn V. (Aline) Black, Mrs. H.K. (Gladys) Hinde, Alice, who died in infancy, Miss Kathleen Cary, and Hugh William Cary, Jr. She had one granddaughter, Alice Cary Black.
Mrs. Cary united with Main Street Baptist Church in her young womanhood... For many years she was president of the Auxiliary of which she was a charter member, president for verying periods of the Senior Woman's Bible Class, and at the time of her death she was vice president of the Woman's Missionary Society...
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The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Dr. Ray Smith, on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in Green Hill Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Dec 1941
MISS ANNIE BELLE CAVE Dies
The death of Miss Annie Belle Cave, of the Kiblinger's Store neighborhood, on Saturday morning of last week came as a great shock to her many friends and neighbors. Miss "Nan" as she was affectionately known... She was found early Saturday morning in the barnyard at her home where it is believed she suffered a heart attack and was unable to get into her home or call for help.
The deceased was the daughter of the late Calvin and Julia Lucas Cave. She was born on July 4, 1872, and had spent her entire life in the Marksville neighborhood. At the time of her death she resided at the old home place where she lived alone, having never married.
She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Isaac N.; Frank J., of Washington, D.C.; George H.; Fred W., of Marksville; Mrs. Bessie Kite and Mrs. Maude Somers, both of Washington, D.C. Her deceased brothers and sisters are John A. Cave and Charlie Cave, Miss Bertha Cave, Mrs. Betty Donovan, Mrs. Daisy Cave and Mrs. Mollie Cameron...
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Last tites took place at 2 o'clock yesterday (Monday) at the Bethlehem Christian Church at Rileyville with Rev. J. Glenn Boliek, of Luray, officiating, assisted by the deceased's nephew, Rev. Cecil Kite, of New York. Interment took place in the Calvin Cave cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 22 Aug 1941
Death of MRS. CAVE
For some unknown reason the recent death of Mrs. Ashby Cave, 70, her husband a native of Page county, occurring recently near Paw Paw, W.Va., has never been reported to this paper. The funeral was attended by Daniel W. Cave, members of his family and other relatives from this county. Ashby Cave is a half brother of Daniel W. Cave. Another half brother of Daniel W. Cave is Joe Cave, living in Illinois. Ashby Cave is a farmer. It is reported that he has not been back to Page for the last forty years. Mrs. Cave was a native of West Virginia... Paw Paw, W.Va., is one of the fruit belts of the State, a business that Ashby Cave is also largely engaged in besides farming.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1945
M-Sgt. CHARLES L. CAVE Killed in France
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Cave, of Stanley, were notified on Saturday by the War Department of the death of their son, M-Sgt. Charles L. Cave, who lost his life as the result of an airplane crash in France on January 2nd.
He was a graduate of Stanley High School, class of 1937 and entered the Air Corps on September 7, 1939, volunteering for foreign service. He spent 2 years and 9 months in Hawaii and was graduated from the Air School at Hickman Field as an Airplane mechanic just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
He was wounded in the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on Dec. 7th and was sent back to the states in March, 1942 and at that time was given his first leave of thirty days since he entered the service and spent it at his home in Stanley.
After returning to Victorville, Calif., he was stationed at Key Field, Miss., and Drew Field, Fla., until October 17, 1943 when he was sent overseas again, this time to the European theater. He spent several months in England and later was sent to France where he lost his life.
He will always be remembered by a large number of friends and relatives in the county who knew him as "Chink".
Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters: Misses Julia Cave, who is employed in Washington, D.C., and Louise, at home, and five brothers: Sgt. Fred M. Cave, Jr., stationed at Camp Swift, Texas, Bobbie, Harry, Albert and Bruce Cave, at home...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 27 Feb 1940
Death of CLAUDE SKELTON (CAVE)
Claude Skelton Cave, son of Elza Cave, of Novum, Va., passed away on Saturday, February 17. He was 1 year and 22 days old...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 May 1945
Death of DANIEL W. CAVE
Daniel Webster Cave, 88, passed away last Thursday at his home 2 miles west of Luray following a period of failing health.
A son of the late Isaac and Susan Gochenour Cave, he was born near Stony Man in 1857. He spent his entire life in this county where in his earlier years he did extensive farming. He was a member of the Brethren Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Frances Smith, whom he married on December 25, 1884, and the following children: Mrs. C.L. Painter, of Luray; Jessie L. Cave, of Winchester; I. Thomas Cave, of Luray, and Robert Cave, of Ida. One son, Willie Cave in infancy.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Joe Comer assisted by Rev. Donald Royer at 3:30 p.m., Sunday at Mt. Zion Brethren Church. Interment took place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 May 1945
Tribute to DANIEL W. CAVE (includes photo)
So outstanding were his contributions to horticulture and studying methods for improvements in agriculture that these facts and others relating to the life of Daniel W. Cave, whose death occurred April 26, 1945, should be mentioned. Mr. Cave spent the major part of this life at his home two miles northwest of Luray, reclaiming primeval lands, devoting it to almost every variety of the smaller fruits, berries, etc. One of his experiments in the later years of his life was the grafting of fruit on trees of unallied varieties- that is peaches and other pit species- on apples and other seed producing fruits. In one of these experiments he related that he had succeeded in getting peach grafts to grow on apple trees. This has never before been known and is a direct challenge to the theory of Luther Burbank, noted California fruit and berry grafter.
One of the outstanding labors of the late Mr. Cave was the fact that in early life he helped to cut and hew logs that are part of Mount Zion Church of the Brethren, the oldest structure of that denomination in the Page Valley. Since that time Mr. Cave took part in many of the structural enlargements and improvements that have been mdade to the "Mother Church" of the denomination. With one possible exception, Mr. Cave is believed to have been the oldest member of Mount Zion Church...
He was born near Stony Man Village, three miles southeast of Luray; his parental home having been several hundred yards east of the old Aaron Printz mill. He came from a family whose first generation has long since passed away. His full brothers were the late David N. Cave and John H. Cave and his full sisters were the late Mrs. Mollie Sloat and Mrs. Rebecca Ham. Mrs. Sloat was the mother of John I. Sloat, outstanding business man and for many years cashier of the Commercial Savings Bank of Wincjester. His half sister was the late Mrs. Annie Trenary, and his half brothers who survive him are Joseph Cave, of Illinois, and Lee Cave, pf Paw Paw, W.Va. Two half brothers, Andrew Cave, of Leake, Md., and Ashby Cave, of Paw Paw, W.Va., are deceased. The surviving children of Mr. Cave are, Mrs. Charles L. Painter, residing near Willow Grove Mill, J. Robert Cave, residing near Ida, Thomas I. Cave, living on the west side of the Shenandoah River, and Jesse Cave, living at Winchester, Va. The deceased children are, Mrs. David W. Shenk, who resided near the Luray Caverns, and William Cave, who died in infancy.
Sometime ago when the feebleness of old age began handicapping Mr. and Mrs. Cave in the active lives they had always led, they moved to the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Painter, of Willow Grove Mill... a short time before the passing of Mr. Cave, the aged couple moved back to the old homestead. Strenuous activities that Mr. Cave then began in rehabilitating surroundings proved too mich for him and his death occurred shortly afterwards.
A good many years ago Mr. Cave requested that one of his relatives, Rev. Joseph Comer, preach his funeral sermon. The request was carried out; Mr. Comer being assisted by the Rev. Donald Royer, pastor of Mount Zion Church. The burial took place in Mount Zion Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 2 May 1941
Death of EMMA CAVE
Emma Cave, respected colored citizen of Luray, passed this life on Tuesday night about 9:00 o'clock at the home of James Tutt, where she had been living. She was about 80 years old and had worked for many Luray families in her earlier years. Although not much is known of her life, it is said she has two sons, Leo Cave, who left Luray about 25 years ago and Rupert, who resides here now.
Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday at the Baptist Church on the hill.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 29 Apr 1941
Death of MRS. FERD CAVE
The passing of Mrs. Ferd Cave yesterday afternoon at her home in the Rocky Branch section was received with great sorrow by her family and many friends.
Mrs. Cave, who had been ill for several months, did not respond to medical care given her as had been wished…
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Beahm and was about 54 years old at her death.
She is survived by her husband and the following children: Charlie, Leedy, Freeman, Billy, Edna, Mary Alice and Rosalie.
Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press. Fuller details will follow in a later issue.
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Mar 1941
Death of FLOYD MELVIN CAVE
Floyd Melvin Cave, 35, formerly of Stanley, passed this life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 7th, following a heart attack. Mr. Cave was ill for only a few hours, and his death came as a great shock to his many friends and relatives.
He was born in Page County, the son of the late John A. Cave and Mamie Cave Nickelson, of the Stanley section. His father was for many years Superintendent of the County Alms house. The young man was a highly respected and well liked citizen both of this county and in the city of his adoption. He attended Bethlehem grade school and Stanley High School, and later ran a shoe repair shop in Stanley after which he went to Washington where he was employed by the Hahn Shoe Company of that city.
The deceased was never married. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Lucian and Harold, of Washington, D.C., Ralph, Cletus, Joseph and Paul, all of Stanley, Mrs. Hilliard (Grace) Olson, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Lewis (Pearl) Irwin, of Stanley.
The remains were brought to the Tucker Funeral Home in Stanley. Last rites were conducted by Rev. Glenn Boliek at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bethlehem Christian Church. Interment was in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Dec 1945
Death of GEORGE H. CAVE
Friends and relatives were distressed to learn of the death of George Herbert Cave, 77, at the Page Memorial Hospital Thursday night, November 29th. Death was attributed to pneumonia and a heart ailment. He had been ill about ten days prior to his death.
A son of the late Calvin H. and Julia Lucas Cave, of Stanley, he was born on April 12, 1868, and spent his entire life in the community in which he was born. Mr. Cave was a well known farmer and blacksmith. He was a member of the Stanley Methodist Church and for five years was superintendent of the County Almshouse.
On November 3, 1892 in Hagerstown, Md., he married Miss Ella Kiblinger, who survives him with the following children: Mrs. Fred (Nellie) Hutchinson, of Stanley, Mrs. Reuben (Mary) Seal, of Hagerstown, Mrs. William H. (Alice) Brown, and Mrs. Aldine (Elizabeth) Cave, of Arlington, Mrs. Warner L. (Hazel) McAllister, of Charlottesville, Marvin H. Cave and Jennings K. Cave, of Arlington, Ross W. Cave, of Stanley, Alfred L. Cave, of Woonsocket, R.I., and Lynn M. Cave, of Baltimore, Md. He also leaves eighteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Samuel Kite, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Harry Somers, of Luray, Frank J. Cave, Fred W. Cave and I. Newton Cave, all of Stanley.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.J. Whitesell from the Bethlehem Christian Church on Sunday afternoon and interment took place in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Dec 1941
MRS. CAVE’S Accident Results In Death
Mrs. George (Maude) Cave, aged 65 years and 13 days, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident near Knight’s store in Marksville District on Friday night before Christmas, died in the Luray hospital on Wednesday of last week between twelve and one o’clock as the result of her injuries. From the time of the accident until her death Mrs. Cave remained in a semi-conscious condition. The accident happened when Mrs. Cave passing along the public road near her home is said to have been struck by the handle of a car door, the machine at the time being operated by Willard Jenkins, son of Ernest Jenkins, who lives in the neighborhood of Kiblinger’s store in the same section of the county. One report is that Mrs. Cave was struck by the door of the Jenkins automobile, the statement being made that the door was open while the car was traveling at a high rate of speed. Riding in the car with Jenkins was Carl Buracker, son of Emmett Buracker, of the Ida Valley Homestead. Another statement is that of George Buracker, a brother of Carl, was also in the machine when the accident occurred. The driver of the car (Jenkins) says that his machine was only moving at a moderate rate of speed when he saw a dog crossing the road and while trying to avert striking he swerved his car shortly when Mrs. Cave received the blow on her head, declaring that he did not see the woman until the accident had been inflicted. Mrs. Cave was brought to the Luray hospital immediately after the accident. From the beginning she failed to respond to treatment.
Mrs. Cave is the mother of one child, Mrs. Marvin Cave, who also resides in the Knight’s store neighborhood. Before marriage she was a Miss Offenbacker, her parents residing near the top of the Blue Ridge in the neighborhood of the Red Gate along the Skyline Drive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cave were held at Bethlehem Christian Church near Kiblinger’s store on Friday of last week at 2 o’clock p.m., a large concourse of relatives and friends being in attendance.
HENRY CAVE
Page News & Courier, Friday 7 Feb 1941
Death of Henry Cave
Henry Cave, 79, a native of Page county, died at his home in Logan County, W.Va., on February 1, following a long illness from dropsy and complications. He had been confined to his home for the last three months, though his serious illness began in the early part of 1939. He had been living in West Virginia for the last 46 years.
He began work in coal mines in Logan and at the time of his death is said to have amassed a considerable amount of money. Most of this was in silver, one lot of $500 being in old time silver dollars. His widow before marriage was Miss Arabella Dogan, member of a prominent family of Logan county. She, with three daughters and two sons, survive.
Inquiry has elecited the fact that years ago- the exact number of which is not known- a young man by the name of Henry Cave left the Pine Grove neighborhood and located in Portsmouth or Ironton, Ohio. This is believed to be one and the same man. Portsmouth and Ironton are not far apart and Logan county, W.Va., is not more than 100 miles from Portsmouth, Charleston (W.Va.) newspapers say that "Mr. Cave was a prominent citizen who had made many friends not only in Logan but in adjoining regions. He knew all the ins and outs of the mining business. A few years ago he sustained painful burns when his miner's lamp exploded."
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 May 1945
Last Rites Held For MRS. HUNTER CAVE
Last rites were conducted on Tuesday afternoon from Beahm's Chapel at 2 o'clock for Mrs.Hunter (Maggie) Cave, 46, who passed away last Thursday, May 24th, in a hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mrs. Cave, a native of the Kimball section, was a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Beahm and Jenny Lehew Beahm, of Page County. She had been living in Ohio for a number of years. Her husband, Hunter Cave, preceded her in death several years ago.
She is survived by a son, Orland Cave, U.S. Navy, formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter, Mrs. George (Iona) Fox, of Cincinnati, Ohio, two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Fox and Mrs. Annie Payne and a brother, Will Beahm, all of Kimball. Deceased members of the family are: Mrs. Ferd (Mattie) Cave and Mrs. Elmer (Lena) Seal.
Elder A.W. Campbell officiated at the funeral. Interment was in the Chapel Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Nov 1943
Death of JOHN HENRY CAVE
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Mt. Zion Brethren Church for John Henry Cave, 57, who passed away on Monday afternoon at four o'clock at the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg, following a two week's illness. His health had been declining for several years, but his condition had not been considered serious until recently.
John Henry Cave was born on March 14, 1886 at Ida, the son of the late Joseph W. and Barbara Ann Cave. He received his education here and when a young man went to Washington, D.C., where he became associated with the Rawleigh Hotel in that city a position he held for thirty-four years. About two years ago he returned to his home at Ida.
The deceased was twice married, his first wife being Miss Carrie Jenkins, deceased. His second wife is the former Miss Ida Woodward who survives with two children: Mrs. Stella Rowe and Edward Cave, both of Washinton, D.C. One son, Cecil Cave, of Washington D.C., who was born to the first marriage also survives. Mr. Cave also leaves two sisters: Mrs. Joseph (Emma) Sours and Mrs. R.T. (Daisy) Somers, both of Ida, and two brothers: Herbert Cave and Z.H. Cave, both of Washington, D.C. One brother, Levi Cave is deceased.
Last rites were held at 3:00 p.m. from Mt. Zion Church with interment in the Church Cemetery, Elder H.E. Wakeman and Rev. H.C. Eller were in charge.
Page News & Courier, Friday 2 May 1941
Death of MRS. MATTIE LEE CAVE
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Lee Cave, who died at her home in the Rocky Branch section on Monday afternoon about 2:30, were held on Wednesday at 3:00 at Beahm's Chapel with interment in the Beahm's Chapel cemetery, Elder A.W. Campbell officiated.
Mrs. Cave was a resident of Page County all her life. She was a daughter of Jefferson and Jennie Beahm, both of whom are deceased.... a member of the Regular Baptist Church...
She is survived by her husband, I. Ferd Cave, whom she married 33 years ago, and the following children: Mrs. Ernest Renshaw, of near Washington, D.C.; Leedy Cave, of Washington, D.C.; Charlie Cave, of Cherrydale, Va.; Mary Ellen, Rosalie, Freeman and Billy Cave, all at home. One son, Tommie, died several years ago and several other children died in infancy. Mrs. Charlie Payne, Mrs. Homer Fox and Will Beahm, all of the Rocky Branch section, Mrs. Hunter Cave, of Ohio, and Mrs. Elmer Seal, of Stony Man, sisters and brothers of the deceased, also survive...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jun 1943
Death of Little RONALD LEE CAVE
Ronald Lee Cave, 3 months and 16 days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cave, died at his home on Mud Pike on Saturday night about 12 o'clock. The little boy whose twin died when about eight days old, is survived by several other brothers and sisters. His mother before marriage was Miss Linda Rothgeb.
Short funeral services were held at the home on Sunday morning with Elder E.L. Cave, of Shenandoah, in charge. Interment took place at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Feb 1942
Death of MRS. ROSA MAY CAVE
Mrs. Rosa May Cave, 59, wife of T. Lemuel Cave, of near Stony Man, passed away at her home on Tuesday night of this week following an illness of several years.
Mrs. Cave was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Cave Jenkins, of near Stony Man, and the late Jacob C. Jenkins. She was born on November 22, 1883. She held her membership with the Brethren Church…
Her husband, T. Lemuel Cave, a farmer of the Stony Man section, survives her with the following children: Herman Cave of Stanley, Mrs. W.J. (Grace) Gochenour, Henry Cave, Mrs. Edgar (Evelyn) Richard, Leo Cave, all of near Stony Man and Leonard Cave, at home.
She also leaves the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. W.L. (Lillie) Woodward, near Luray, Mrs. Ira (Dora) Naugle, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Roy (Mary) Cave and Mrs. Ernest (Eunice) Short, near Stony Man, Emory Jenkins, Stony Man, Lee Jenkins, Luray, and Maurice Jenkins, of Norfolk. One brother, Elmer Jenkins, of Richmond, is deceased.
Last rites will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m. from Mt. Zion Brethren Church. The services will be conducted by Elder H.E. Wakeman, assisted by Elder E.L. Cave, of Shenandoah. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 20 Dec 1940
Death of Rev. Thomas Cave
Rev. Thomas Cave, well known minister of the Methodist Church, with a field that extended in many parts of the State, in recent years living in Culpeper county, before this residing in Page County, where he married his second wife, died yesterday (Thursday) in the Luray hospital. He had been brought from his Culpeper home two days before his death. A stroke of paralysis which involved his speech was the immediate cause of death.
For the past few years Mr. Cave has been totally blind, being a constant care on his family and friends. His widow who is a member of a well known family of Culpeper county survives with three sons and two daughters by his first marriage. His first wife was a Miss Cave, of Madison county, the family for many years resided in the neighborhood of Dark Hollow on the old New Market and Gordonsville Turnpike. The old Cave home in that region was noted for its hospitality...
Mr. Cave was a member of a family that has been noted for producing perhaps more ministers than any other in this section of the State. Most of these have...
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Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Apr 1943
Last Rites For W.C. COMER
Funeral services for William Carl Comer, age 43 years, were held from the Pentacostal Church on Maryland Avenue on Saturday afternoon, April 3, at 2 o'clock by his pastor, the Rev. Clifford Wood, assisted by Rev. Heck. Mr. Comer's death occurred on Tuesday, March 30, after an illness of three weeks as the result of an accident while employed by the N. & W.
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... a staunch member of the Pentacostal Church. His entire life was spent in the Comertown neighborhood. He was the son of John H. and the late Lucy McAlister Comer.
Those surviving him are his wife, who before marriage was Miss Mamie Smith, his father, John H. Comer, four children, David, Margaret, Betty and Mary, three brothers, Arthur, Lester, Earl, two sisters, Miss Pearl Comer and Mrs. Flora Smith, three half-brothers, Pvt. Kemper Comer, who is overseas, Floyd Comer, of Cumberland, Md., Bertis Comer, of Shenandoah, seven half sisters, Misses Nellie, Vista and Hattie Comer, at home, Mrs. Ruth Kite, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Sylvia Cave, of Elkton and Mrs. Thelma Herrington, of Elkton. One brother, Cecil, is deceased...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1943
Death of CPL. WINSTON CAVE
Relatives here has been notified of the death of Cpl. Winston Cave, 22, at Hot Springs, Ark., on Tuesday of this week. Although the information was meager, it is known the boy died from a wound in the head.
He is the son of Harry Cave, of Shenandoah, and the late Virginia Broyles Cave, of Luray. Beside his father he leaves three sisters.
At the time of going to press definite funeral arrangements were not known but it is thought the interment will be in Petersburg, Va.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Oct 1943
Some Facts About WINSTON CAVE'S Death
Unable to speak or write a line for about six months on account of having suffered fatal head injuries while in training in an Arkansas Camp, Winston Page Cave, 21, son of Harry Cave and the late Virginia Dare Cave, the latter two natives of Luray, the following newspaper account in part is taken from a recent issue of a Norfolk Va.) paper"
"Winston Page Cave, 21 was buried in this city last Saturday following an illness of approximately six months in a Little Rock, Ark., hospital where he has been a patient for sometime suffering accidental head injuries while in training... The father of the young man is an employee of the Norfolk Navy Yard. His mother, a native of Luray, Va., died in a Waynesboro (Pa.) hospital several years ago, the Cave family residing in the Pennsylvania city.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1942
Death of JOSEPH CHRISMAN
Joseph Christman, about 60 years old, died Monday morning, Dec. 28, at 4:00 a.m. in Charles Town, W.Va. Mr. Chrisman’s death was due to a heart attack though he had not been well for the past two weeks.
The deceased was born across the river from Bixler’s Ferry, Page county. He was a farmer and made his home in the mountain until about 15 years ago when he moved to West Virginia, where he continued farming. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Jewell Chrisman, and six daughters: Mrs. Edna Dodson and Misses Mattie, Kathleen, Mary E., Margaret and Charlotte, all of West Virginia.
Funeral services were held in Charles Town Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Lewis, Presbyterian minister, officiating. His body was brought to Luray, arriving here yesterday on the noon train. Interment was in the Chrisman cemetery, near Bixler’s Ferry.
Page News & Courier, Friday 5 Apr 1940
Death Takes MRS. GILBERT COFFMAN From Our Midst
The sudden death of Mrs. Gilbert L. (Florence) Coffman, of Luray, on Tuesday afternoon again cast shadows over the many friends and relatives and the community of Luray... She passed away at her home on Mechanic Street Tuesday afternoon, April 2, about 2 o'clock, at the age of 60 years, 9 months and 24 days.
Mrs. Coffman was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.Y. Cofman, of Clifton Forge. They came to Luray in 1912 and resided here all their life.
In her young womanhood she married Gilbert L. Coffman and at different intervals resided in Luray and Stanley. Mr. Coffman, who passed away a few years ago, was a carpenter by trade and built a number of homes in Luray among which are the Tom and Jim Brown homes on North Court Street. He also built a home in Stanley for he and his family but they preferred Luray for their home and for many years resided at the old home of Mrs. Ella Long where the A. and P. Food Store is now located. In later years the family moved to the present home on Mechanic Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Coffman were the parents of two children: Mrs. Mae Emerson and Robert Coffman, who survive, with the following sisters: Mrs. Ida Steffey, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Kate McElroy, of Mariatta, Pa.; Mrs. Edith James, of Berwyn, Pa; and a brother, Frank Coffman, of near Berwyn. A number of brothers and sisters are deceased.
The last rites for Mrs. Coffman were held yesterday, Thursday at 4 p.m. at the home with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery. Her pastor, the Reverend D.L. Fringer, was in charge of the services...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Apr 1943
Death of MRS. JOSEPH B. COFFMAN
The Stanley section of the county was deeply distressed by the death of Mrs. Joseph B. Coffman at her home on Tuesday of this week at 4:00 a.m.... Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m., at the Stanley Methodist Church with the Rev. F.T. Fulcher officiating, assisted by the Rev. W.J. Whitesell. Burial will be in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberta Alice Coffman was born in the Mill Creek section of the county about 76 years ago, the daughter of the late Emanuel Smith and Barbara Ann Sours. She was a devout member of the Methodist Church...
She is survived by her husband, Joseph B. Coffman, an oustanding brick contractor of the county, and three children, Mrs. Modie Blakemore, of Bowie, Md., and Lynn and Gladys Coffman, at home. There are four deceased sisters, Mrs. Zettie Weatherholtz, Mrs. Zenia Painter, Mrs. Bettie Sours and Mrs. Ordelia Sours.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at the Stanley Methodist Church with the Rev. F.T. Fulcher, assisted by the Rev. W.J. Whitesell, officiating. Burial will be in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 24 Jan 1941
Death of AMOS COMER
The death of Amos Comer shocked the entire community near Shenandoah where he had lived for sixty years and was liked by all who knew him. He was born near his late home, the son of Andrew and Lydia Kite Comer. He attended the Comer School and prior to his death was operating a store near his home. He had been in failing health for the past 6 or 8 months and recently was a patient in the Charlottesville Hospital. His death, which occurred on Wednesday morning about 9:00, is attributed to paralysis.
The deceased was married to Miss Florence McDaniel, who survives him, many years ago and to them were born the following children, all of whom survive: Misses Gertrude Comer, of Washington, D.C., Mildred, also of Washington, D.C., Elsie, of Norfolk, Owen, of Honeyville, and Roy, who lives at home. Two daughters, Anna Mae and Destia and a son, died several years ago. Mrs. Lydia Maye of near Shenandoah; Mrs. Laura Cubbage, of Honeyville; Mrs. Delila Dovel, of Crooked Run; Mrs. Effie Maye, of Crooked Run; Ernest Comer, of near Shenandoah and Elmer Comer, also of near Shenandoah, sisters and brothers of Mr. Comer, also survive him.
The funeral will be conducted at the Grove Hill Brethren Church at 2:00 today (Friday).
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Dec 1943
Last Rites Held For MRS. ANNIE C. COMER
The death of Mrs. Annie C. Comer, 75, at her home in Luray on Sunday, December 12th, has brought sorrow to the community...
Her entire life was spent in Page County where she was born on May 8, 1868, the daughter of the late Scott and Mary Presgraves Fristoe. She was a faithful member of the Luray Church of Christ...
On December 29, 1897 she was married to Isaac Newton Comer, of Luray, who preceded her in death on July 8, 1939.
She is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Geneva Sisk and Miss Iva G. Comer, both of Luray. Her sisters and brother are: Mrs. Minnie Bywaters, of Luray, Mrs. Nellie Good, of Warrenton and H.J. Fristoe, of Forrest Hill, Md.
The funeral services were held from her late home yesterday at 3:00 p.m., with her pastor, Rev. W.E. Ferrell, in charge of the services assisted by Rev. H.C. Eller, of the Brethren Church. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jan 1944
Death of ANNIE C. COMER
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Mrs. Annie C. Comer, age 75, apssed away at the Page Memorial Hospital, Luray, Va., on Sunday, Dec. 12th, 1943, at 10:00 p.m.
Mrs. Comer was born in Page County, near Luray. She was the daughter of the late Scott and Mary Catherine Fristoe. Her death resulted from complications.
Her husband preceded her in death over four years ago. She is survived by the following daughters; Miss Iva Comer and Mrs. R.G. (Geneva) Sisk, at home.
Her funeral was conducted from her home at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, by her pastor, Rev. W.E. Ferrell, assisted by Rev. H.C. Eller, of the Brethren Church.
Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery.
The deceased is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Waverly (Minnie) Bywaters, of Luray, and Mrs. John (Nellie) Goode, of Warrenton, Va., and one brother, H. Johnzie Fristoe, of Forest Hill, Md. Deceased brothers and sisters are W.R. Fristoe, F.S. Fristoe, Miss Lula Fristoe and Mrs. Edna Watkins. One brother and one sister died in early childhood...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Jul 1940
Death of AUBREY COMER
Aubrey Lee Comer, age 16, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Comer, died at the Rockingham Memorual Hospital on Sunday afternoon, June 30, 1940 after an illness of five days from the effects of a fall from a cherry tree on Tuesday.His death is attributed to spinal meningitis which developed after the fall. The accident occurred while he was picking cherries in the Blue Ridge. The distance he fell is estimated at 20 feet. He was rushed to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital and all that was humanly possible was done for him. He never actually regained consciousness. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Comer, and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Regatta Guy Louderback, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Mary Bardon, of Fredericksburg, Ray Comer, Betty, Katie, Alfred Jr., Ruth Ann and Bobby.
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The funeral will be held in the Lutheran Church at 2:00 today, Rev. Lester A. Wertz will conduct the service. The burial will take place in the Grove Hill U.B. cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Apr 1947
Death of MRS. BETTIE COMER
Mrs. Bettie F. Comer, 90, one of Page County’s oldest residents, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital last Friday where she had been a patient since suffering a fractured hip four weeks ago…
Mrs. Comer was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Modisett and was born on May 4, 1856. On December 25,1883, she was united in marriage with Isaac N. Comer, who preceded her in death 17 years ago.
She leaves four children: Mrs. Lydia Eppard, of Maurertown, Willie N. Comer, of Luray, Misses Annie and Martha Comer, at home; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
She united with the Old School Baptist Church on January 23, 1887, and she and her husband were baptized together in the Shenandoah River near Alma Church where they were regular attendants until his death. Afterwards, Mrs. Comer was a devout and faithful member as long as her health permitted.
Last rites were conducted by Elder A.F. Sudduth, of Shenandoah, at the Alma Church on Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. Burial was in the family lot near the church…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Apr 1943
Death of CARL COMER
Carl Comer, Shenandoah resident, and son of John Comer, passed away at his home here on Tuesday evening.
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His wife, who before marriage was Miss Mamie Smith, survives him with four young children. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Arthur Comer, Lester Comer and Earl Comer, Misses Pearl and Nellie Comer and Mrs. Ruth Kite and Mrs. Flora Smith. One brother, Cecil, is deceased.
At the time of going to press final arrangements for the funeral had not been made, but it was known that the funeral will be conducted on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Methodist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Feb 1941
Death of MRS. D.E. COMER
Mrs. D.E. Comer, who was before marriage Abbie Anne Laconia, daughter of the late James W. and Mary Jane Laconia, died at her home in West Luray, Tuesday evening, February 11th, at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Comer was born April 2, 1874. She had been in failing health for the past several years.
The deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: James William, Luther, John, Mrs. Pearl Thomson, Mrs. William (Rose) Sampsell, Mrs. Thomas (Lena) Osborne, Mrs. Harry (Edith) Burner and Virginia and Beatrice, at home. Six daughters are deceased.
Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Chuch of Christ, with Rev. H.M. Ware officiating, assisted by Elder A.W. Campbell. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Oct 1943
DAVID ELSWORTH COMER Passes Away
David E. Comer, 69, of East Luray, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the Page Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness...
The deceased was a son of the late Clinton Comer and Mary Gochenour Comer. He was born in this county on January 18, 1874, and until his health failed he worked as a farmer.
His wife, the former Abbie Laconia, preceded him in death several years ago. He was a member of the Christian Church.
He leaves the following children: J. William Comer, of Leaksville, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, Luther Comer, Mrs. Rose Sampsell, Mrs. Edith Burner, Mrs. Virginia McKnight, John Comer and Miss Beatrice Comer, all of Luray, and Mrs. Lena Osborne, of Hopewell. Two daughters, Mrs. Mamie Butler and Mrs. Martha Steed, are deceased in addition to four children who died in infancy. Also surviving are: a brother, Joe Comer, and a sister, Mrs. Ashby (Mamie) Lillard.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon (Thursday) at 3:00 o'clock from the Luray Church of Christ by his pastor, Rev. W.E. Ferrell. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Feb 1944
Mrs. Comer Dies in Fauquier (MRS. ANN ELIZABETH COMER)
Ann Elizabeth Huffman Comer, wife of George A. Comer, died at Monday Morning, January 24th. She was nearing her 84th years and had been in declining health for several years, but her recent illness lasted only about three weeks.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., from the Embrey Memorial Church, of Summerduck, with her pastor, Elder J.O. Frazier, conducting, assisted by Elder J.B. Jenkins, of Luray, Va., a friend of the family and pastor of her former church. She had been a faithful and consistent member of the Old School Baptist Church for 68 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Comer were born and reared in Page County Virginia and in 1895 with several small children moved to Fauquier County and established their present home on the banks of the Rappahannock River. On December 26, 1943, they enjoyed their 63rd wedding anniversity together.
She is survived by her aged husband, four sons and five daughters, namely, Joseph, Quinton and Cletus, of Washington, D.C., Dalton, of Sumerduck, Mrs. Luther Day, Mrs. Earl Lunsford, Mrs. Luther Embrey, all of near home, Mrs. W.J. Fulk, of Calverton, and Mrs. Glover Dowdey, of Culpeper, 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Interment was in Mt. Holly Cemetery with the Elkins Funeral Directors, of Fredericksburg, in charge.
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Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Feb 1945
PFC IRVIN COMER Killed In France
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Comer received a telegram from the War Department on Friday stating that their son, Irvin Edward Comer, age 25 years, was killed in action on November 17th in France.
They had previously received a message stating that he was missing in action.
Pfc. Comer was inducted into the army in October and sailed overseas in May. He was with the Infantry.
Pfc Comer leaves, besides his parents, his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Comer, and small daughter, Peggy Jean, and the following brothers and sisters: Leon, Hansford, Wilson, Claude, Nelson, Misses Madaline, Mabel, Ceretha, Ellen, all of Shenandoah, and Melvin, S 1/c, overseas...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jan 1944
Death of MRS. ISAAC N. COMER
Mrs. Mary Susan Comer, age 76 years, wife of Isaac N. Comer, died at her home near Comertown Christian Church on Saturday, January 8, 1944, after an illness of 9 days with pneumonia.
Mrs. Comer was before her marriage to Mr. Comer on September 25, 1890, Miss Mary Susan McAlister, daughter of the late Milton and Elizabeth McAlister, of the Brick Church neigborhood, where she made her home until she moved to her late home fifty years ago...
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She had been a member of the Comertown Christian Church for over 50 years...
She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. D.A. (Allene) Kite, of Comertown, and four grandchildren: one sister, Mrs. James Dofflemoyer, of Orange, Va., and one brother, W.A. McAlister, of Shenandoah. Four sisters are deceased: Mrs. James Foltz, Mrs. Philip Strole, Mrs. Major Roudabush and Mrs. John Comer, all of Shenandoah.
Her funeral was conducted from the Comertown Church on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., by her pastor, the Rev. R.E. Newton, assisted by Elder E.L. Cave. Burial was in the U.B. Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Mar 1945
Death of MRS. JAMES D. COMER
Mrs. Hattie Comer, age 48 years, wife of James D. Comer, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Monday where she had been a patient for a week...
... She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Comer, of Grove Hill, her husband, and the following children: Sgt. Gilbert Comer, Mrs. Everett (Treva) Hughes, Pvt. Harry Comer, who has recently been wounded on Luson Island, Glenn Comer, at home, and Misses Phyllis, Janice, Peggy and Susan Comer, at home. One son, Louis, was drowned in the Shenandoah River several years ago, and one daughter, Grenita, is deceased.
Mrs. Comer is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Millard Comer, Henry Comer, Harry Comer, Mrs. Clarke (Annie) Manning, Mrs. Ben (Dana) Breeden, Misses Mary and Polly Comer, all of Shenandoah. One brother, Dave Comer, is deceased.
The funeral was conducted on Wednesday afternoon from the U.B. Church by the pastor, Rev. P.W. Fisher. Burial was in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jan 1943
Death of MRS. KAGEY COMER
Mrs. Emily J. Comer, age 79 years, wife of Kagey Comer, of Grove Hill, passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, January 6, 1943, following an illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Comer had been bedfast for the past four years due to a broken hip.
The deceased was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eliza Dodson, and was born on August 26, 1863 in Rappahannock County.
She was married to Mr. Comer 55 years ago.
Besides her husband she is survived by the following children, Mrs. Lizzie Black and J. Luther Comer, both of Hagerstown, Md.
Surviving are her two sisters and one brother, Mrs. J.S. Good, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Harry Minnick, of Hagerstown, Md., and John Dodson, of Luray.
The funeral services were held from her late home Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. Fisher, of the United Brethren Church officiating.
Burial was in the Comer cemetery near Ingham.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 11 Jun 1940
Death of MISS MARY COMER
Miss Mary Comer died at her home in Shenandoah, on Wednesday, June 5, after an illness of several weeks.
Miss Comer was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Merle Comer and is survived by one brother, John Comer, and two sisters, Misses Mabel and Maggie Comer. Her funeral was conducted on Friday with burial in the M.E. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1943
Last Rites Held For MISS MARY STELLA COMER
Last rites were held on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock for Miss Mary Stella Comer, 58, resident of Battle Creek, who passed away on Thursday of last week. Miss Comer's death resulted after an illness of several months. She had been tenderly cared for by her brother, Milton Comer, and family, with whom she lived.
The deceased was born in Page County on October 28, 1884. She was the daughter of the late Reuben Comer and Emma Price Comer. Early in life she became a member of the Newport Congregational CHristian Church.
In addition to Milton, she leaves the following brothers: Charlie Comer, of New Market, Ernest Comer, of Skidmore, Mo., Kemper Comer, of Greenspring, W.Va., William, Ashby, and Grover Comer, all of Page County.
The funeral services, which were conducted from the home of her brother, were in charge of her pastor, Rev. R.E. Newton. Interment was in the Rhinehart Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Jun 1943
Death of MRS. A.C. COMER (MRS. MYRTLE TRESSIE COMER)
Mrs. Myrtle Tressie Comer, age 40 years, wife of Alfred C. Comer, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital early Tuesday morning after a brief illness of two days. Mrs. Comer was taken to the hospital early Monday morning for treatment and died after the first blood transfusion. Mrs. Comer was the daughter of Mrs. Laura B. Turner and the late Rev. Trenton Turner, of Honeyville, and had spent her entire life in and near Shenandoah, where she had made a host of friends. She was a member of the Christian Church.
She is survived by her mother, five daughters, Mrs. Regatta (Guy) Louderback, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Mae (Bryant) Borden, of Fredericksburg; Misses Bettie, Katie, and Ruth Ann,a t home, and four sons, Ray, Alfred Jr., Bobby and Jackie, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Mabel (Joe) Hilliards, two brothers, Daniel Turner, at home, and Paul Turner, of the U.S. Army, located in Texas.
Last rites will be held today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m., from the U.B. Church at Grove Hill with interment in the church cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. A.B. Crocker, will officiate, assisted by Rev. E.E. Sumpter.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 Jan 1942
Death of MISS SALLIE COMER
Miss Sallie Comer, age 53, died at the University Hospital in Charlottesville, on Saturday evening, January 17, after an illness of about 19 years. Her condition was not considered serious until about a week before her death, when she entered the hospital, where all treatment failed to benefit her. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Sarah Merica Comer and was born on October 18, 1888, at the Comer home at Comertown and has lived the community all her life. She was a consistent member of the Christian Church, holding her membership at Mt. Lebanon Christian Church.
She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Evt) Darraugh, four sisters, Mrs. C.L. (Lizzie) Supples, Mrs. J.W. (Sudie) Davis, Miss Ada Comer, Mrs. Frank (Viola) Turner, and one brother, Reuben Comer, all of Shenandoah, one sister, Miss Maggie Comer, and one brother, Harry Comer have preceded her in death.
The funeral will be conducted this afternoon (Tuesday) from the Mt. Lebanon Christian Church at Comertown, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. A.B. Crocker in charge. Interment will be in the Methodist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 May 1945
Pfc WILBERT W. COMER Killed In Action
A telegram from the War Department on Tuesday notified Mrs. Wilbert Comer, of Luray, that her husband, Pfc Wilbert W. Comer, 24, was killed in action in Germany on April 30th.
Pfc. Comer, who was serving in a tank destroyer on the First Army, entered the service on January 27, 1943, and had been overseas since last October first. Prior to overseas duty he was stationed at Camp Hood, Texas, and Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky.
He was born in Shenandoah twenty-four years ago and attended Shenandoah High School. He became a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Luray in December, 1943...
Pfc. Comer is survived by his wife, the former Connie Hockman, of Luray, a daughter, Patsy, 22 months, and a sister, Mrs. John Robert (Lillie) Grimsley, of Shenandoah.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1943
Death of MRS. ZELLA L. COMER, of Arlington
The many friends here of Mrs. Zella L. Comer, of Arlington, received with sorrow the news of her death on Tuesday, October 19th at Garfield Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Comer was the wife of Millard S. Comer, who survives her with one son, Ray E. Comer. She had reached the age of 47 years, one month and 6 days and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E.Bumgardner, of Shenandoah, who survive. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: R.C. Bumgardner, of Elkton, E.J. Bumgardner, of Arlington, O.F. Bumgardner, of Arlington, I.M. Bumgardner, of Taft, Cal., and Mrs. Marie Haines, of Winchester.
The funeral was conducted from her late residence in Arlington on Thursday of last week with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 12 Jul 1940
Death of MRS. ANNIE M. CORBIN
A loyal mother and a devout Christian entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 10th, at 9:15 p.m., after a long period of poor health.
Mrs. Annie M. Corbin, the widow of J. David Corbin, who preceded her in death in February of 1939, was a devout Christian all of her seventy-two years. Fifty of these years found her heart in the Church she loved, Antioch Christian Church. Many of these years were spent in close affiliation with the Luray Church of Christ. Mrs. Corbin was born Sept. 23, 1863. On Sunday, July 7, 1940, she suffered a stroke of paralysis from whcih she never recovered, passing into eternal sleep on the night of the 10th. Mr. and Mrs. J. David Corbin celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on August 21, 1934, having been married August 21, 1884.
She is survived by four children: Raymond L., of York, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Hattie C. Middleton, Columbia, S.C., Mrs. James Berry, Bluford, Ga., and Virgil (Ted) Corbin, of Luray, Va.; 4 sisters, Mrs. M.R. Pleasant, Portsmouth, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Nicholson, Salem, W.Va., Mrs. J.D. Comer, Luray, Va., and Mrs. Blanche Bywaters, York, Pa., and one brother Augustus Laconia, New Milton, W.Va. There are nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren surviving her.
Funeral services will be observed Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Luray Church of Christ, her pastor, Rev. H.M. Ware, officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Luray, Va.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 May 1941
Death of MRS. ELIZA M. CORBIN
Mrs. Eliza M. Corbin passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N.W. Aleshire, of Hamburg, May 17, 1941.
She was born May 12, 1873, in Warren County, where she had lived most of her life.
She is the widow of Charles A. Corbin, deceased, and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rosa Aleshire, and one step-son, W.W. Corbin, of White Post, Va., and the following brothers and sisters: W.J. Mathews, of Bentonville, Va., J.K. Mathews, of Mosley, Va., Mrs. Mary Traister, and Miss Acenieth Mathews, of Front Royal. Several brothers and sisters are deceased.
Mrs. Corbin had been bedfast for some time following a stroke of paralysis. She was a member of the Bentonville Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held this morning (Tuesday) at 10:00 o’clock in the Bentonville Baptist Church and burial in the cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1944
MRS. MARY CORBIN Dies At Linden
Mrs. Mary Corbin, 79, passed this life on Monday of this week at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Odie Nicholson of Linden, Va. She had been ill for about a month...
The deceased was born in Nethers, Madison County, Va., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Nicholson. She married James E. Corbin, of Madison County, who preceeded her in death about five years ago. For the past four years she had made her home in Linden with Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson. Mrs. Corbin was a devout member of the Baptist Church...
She is survived by the following children: Luther and Dennis Corbin, of Flint Hill, Va.; Mrs. Lou Nicholson, of Linden, Va.; Charles Corbin, of Etlion, Va.; Mrs. Dora Corbin, of Rileyville, and Mrs. Maggie Smith and Mrs. Addie Corbin, of Culpeper County. She is also survived by one brother, of Winchester.
Last rites were held Wednesday at Black Oak Chapel, Culpeper County with burial in the chapel cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 31 Jan 1941
Death of MRS. ADELINE CUBBAGE
Mrs. Adeline Cubbage, 71, wife of Daniel Cubbage died Tuesday night at midnight at her home at Broadway following an illness of several days. Death was due to pneumonia.
Mrs. Cubbage was a daughter of the late William and Harriet Cubbage Norman, and was born in Madison county in September of 1870. She married Daniel Cubbage of Page County, who survives her.
Mrs. Cubbage was a highly respected resident of Broadway, where she had made her home for many years and was noted for her charitable ways. She was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren and a woman of sterling Christian character.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one brother, James Norman, of Broadway, and one foster daughter, Mrs. Howard Donovan, of Sparrows Point, Md.
Funeral services were held from the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren Thursday afternoon at 2:15 with friends meeting at the Rhodes Funeral Home at two o’clock. Services were conducted by Rev. S.D. Lindsay. Burial was in a nearby cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 12 May 1942
BEAUREGARD CUBBAGE Dies
Beauregard Cubbage, 69, respected citizen of Cubbage Hollow, near Stanley, died at his home on Monday morning at 5:00 following an illness of about four years.
He was a son of Ham and Mandy Seekford Cubbage, and was an employee of the N. & W. Railroad for more than 15 years.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Annie Mary Cubbage, and the following children: Mrs. Ervilla Good, Mrs. Davey Cubbage, Mrs. Neva Cubbage, and Carl Cubbage. Three brothers, Charley, Hubert and Ham Cubbage, also survive.
Funeral services will take place at 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the home place in Cubbage Hollow with Rev. R.H. Lee officiating assisted by Eld. A.G. Cubbage and Rev. John Henderson.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 14 Jan 1941
Stanley Man Found Dead (CARL CUBBAGE)
Carl Cubbage, 38, a well thought of young man of Stanley, was found dead in the woods near his residence yesterday morning, the victim of a gun shot through the forehead. The coroner returned a verdict of suicide.
Young Cubbage had been living at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Higgs of Stanley for some six or seven years and had been in the habit of hunting in the woods behind the Higgs home. When Mrs. Higgs heard a shot about 7 p.m. on Sunday evening she thought nothing of it according to accounts. The body of the man was found the next morning in the woods about three hundred yards from the house with a gunshot wound in the forehead and Cubbage’s gun, a 38 automatic Colt, several feet away…
Reports said that Carl had been at his parents home on Sunday and that at that time he seemed despondent. Mrs. Rosa Higgs said that Cubbage had taken all his belongings away from the Higgs home on Saturday, the 11th, he returned on Sunday and went out into the woods during the late evening. Mrs. Higgs was the last to see Cubbage alive and said that he had on various occasions threatened to take his life. She thought nothing of it when she heard the shot that apparently took Cubbage’s life he had so many times hunted in the nearby woods.
Mr. Cubbage was born near Stanley, the only son of Ausby Cubbage by his first wife. He was a respected young man and had served on the U.S.S. New Mexico in the World War. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy with several decorations. He was unmarried. He belonged to the Dunkard Church in which the Cubbage family has always been prominently connected in the Stanley community. The deceased is survived by his father and step mother and three half sisters.
At the time of press funeral arrangements had not been completed. Arrangements are in charge of the Tucker Funeral Home of Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Nov 1947
CHARLES CUBBAGE Passes Away at His Home
His many friends learned with sorrow of the death of Charles Cubbage, 89, at his home in Cubbage Hollow on November 19th at 2:30 a.m., after an illness of several months. Mr. Cubbage was one of the oldest residents of that section of the county.
He was born on April 15, 1858, and was a son of the late Hamilton and Amanda Seekford Cubbage. Mr. Cubbage was a farmer… For thirty-five years he had belonged to the Brethren Church. His wife, the former Virinda Cubbage, preceded him in death last year.
Surviving are eight children: Ernest, Dewey, Abraham and John Cubbage, Mrs. William (Nannie) Cubbage, Mrs. Harry (Esther) Cubbage and Mrs. Ernest (Bessie) Cubbage, all of Stanley, and Mrs. William (Essie) Lam, of Elkton. He also leaves one brother, Hamilton Cubbage, of Stanley, twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.
Rev. E.A. Phillips conducted the funeral at the Episcopal Mission at Cubbage Hollow on Saturday afternoon assisted by Rev. Joseph Foster, of Bridgewater. Burial was in the family cemetery at Cubbage Hollow.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Apr 1947
Last Rites Held For MRS. CHARLES CUBBAGE
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon of last week at two o’clock for Mrs. Veranda Cubbage, 82, beloved wife of Charles Cubbage, of Cubbage Hollow. Her death occurred on Wednesday, April 16th.
She was a daughter of the late Tom Cubbage and Nichols Cubbage and was born on April 17, 1865. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Abraham Cubbage, Mrs. William (Nannie Belle) Cubbage, John Cubbage, Ernest Cubbage, Mrs. Ernest (Bessie) Cubbage and Dewey Cubbage, all of Stanley, Mrs. William (Effie) Lamb, of Elkton, and Mrs. Harry (Esther) Cubbage. She also leaves twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.
Rev. E.A. Phillips and Elder E.L. Cave officiated at the funeral which was held at the Episcopal mission in Cubbage Hollow. Interment took place in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Jan 1948***
Death of MRS. CORA A. CUBBAGE
Mrs. Cora A. Cubbage, 63, died at her home in Basin Hollow near Stanley at 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 19th, after an illness of two weeks. She had been a life long resident of Basin Hollow.
A daughter of the late Buck and Jennie Rogers Cubbage, she was born on Aug. 13, 1885. On May 13, 1901, she married James M. Cubbage, who survives her with the following children: Clyde, Dan, Bermon, Kelly, Kensey Cubbage, Mrs. George (Ora) Lucas, Mrs. Oliver (Lucy) Lucas, Mrs. John (Rachael) McCoy and Mrs. Johnny (Lollia) Hilliards, all of the Stanley community. One son, Harmon, is deceased.
She also leaves a brother, Willie Cubbage, of Stanley, two half-brothers: Jack and Albert Cubbage, and a half sister, Mrs. Carrie McCoy, thirty-two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Rev. Freed and Rev. Ausby Cubbage were in charge of the last rites which took place on Saturday afternoon from her late home. Burial was in the family cemetery near the home...
Page News & Courier, Friday 23 Jan 1942
Death of MRS. GERTIE CUBBAGE
The many friends of Mrs. Gertie Cubbage were greatly distressed to learn of her death on Monday night at 12:15. Mrs. Cubbage, who died of tuberculosis, had been sick at her home for more than a year. She was born on June 17, 1918 in the Keystone section, south of Luray, the daughter of Mrs. Sally McCoy and the late Elbie Newman McCoy, who died about two months ago. She spent her life in this section, residing at the home of her parents after her marriage.
The deceased was married in February 1938 to Ellis James Cubbage, of the Keystone section. One child, who died about three years ago, was born to this union...
Funeral services were held at her home Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. P.A. Freed officiating with interment in the Sigler graveyard.
Besides her mother and husband she is survived by one brother, Robert McCoy, of Keystone.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Apr 1947
Death of HUBERT CUBBAGE
Hubert Cubbage, 80, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 6th, at 8:00 p.m., after a brief illness.
Mr. Cubbage, a farmer of the Cubbage Hollow community, was a son of the late Ham Cubbage and Amanda Sigler Cubbage and was born on January 2, 1867. He was a member of the Leak’s Chapel Brethren Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Emma Housden and the following children: Myrtle Frances Cubbage, Ada Cubbage, Floyd and Harry Cubbage and Mrs. Alberta Housden, all of the Stanley section. He also leaves two brothers, Ham and Charlie Cubbage, of Stanley.
Last rites will be held today (Thursday) at two o’clock from the home with Elder E.L. Cave, of Shenandoah officiating. Burial will be in the Housden Cemetery in Dovel Hollow.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 18 Nov 1941
Death of JIMMIE LEE CUBBAGE
Jimmie Lee, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Franklin Cubbage, of Lucas Hollow, died yesterday (Monday) morning at the R.M. Hospital in Harrisonburg after an illness of about five days. This child had been in good health until about a week ago. He received treatment at the Page Memorial Hospital and was then taken to the Harrisonburg hospital. He was born May 30th, 1941.
Before marriage Mrs. Cubbage was Miss Elva Blanche Lucas.
Besides his parents the baby is survived by one sister, Virginia Louise, age 17 months.
The funeral will take place today at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. G.A. Cave officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery near Lucas Hollow.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Nov 1943
LELANDER CUBBAGE Dies In New York
Leander Cubbage, 47, died last week in Oswego, N.Y., where he had been living since quite a young man. His home was in one of the famous cabbage-growing sections of the country. His father was the late Ben. F. Cubbage, of Page County, who had been living in Oswego County for many years, having moved there in early life from the southern end of Marksville district.
While the father was living he and his son were largely engaged in growing cabbage of the commercial varieties that come to Luray every winter from up-state New York. Leander Cubbage married a woman of Schoharie County, N.Y., with whom he became acquainted while setting out cabbage plants in Oswego County.
His wife, daughter and a son survive. The daughter is Mrs. Seymour L. Clayborne, of New York City, while the son, "Ozzie" Cubbage, is in military life and is located "somewhere" in England.
Page News & Courier, Friday 8 Nov 1940
MELVIN CUBBAGE Killed In Fall From Bridge
The body of Melvin Cubbage, 24, was found under the Keystone bridge south of Stanley on Tuesday morning of this week, apparently the victim of a fall from the tracks seventy five feet above. Cubbage is said to have been walking along the railroad track about 4:30 a.m. on his way to his sisters home, Miss Elizabeth Cubbage, in Cubbage Hollow. In company with Grover Bailey he had gotten off the train at Stanley and parted with Bailey there, Bailey to go to his home near Stanley and Cubbage to his sisters home in the Cubbage Hollow section. The two had been apple picking at Leesburg in the employ of a Mr. Freeze and were returning home to vote in the general election.
The body was discovered by Lenner McCoy who immediately notified the young man's family and the officers. An investigation by the coroner resulted in a verdict of accidental death.
Melvin was the son of Jacob Cubbage and Mollie Jenkins Cubbage, dec'd., of Cubbage Hollow. He was unmarried. He leaves to mourn him three sisters, Mrs. Charley (Ollie) Hurt, of Criglersville, Mrs. Perry (Ruth) Cubbage, and Miss Elizabeth Cubbage, of Cubbage Hollow. He also leaves two half-sisters, Mrs. Charley (Mildred) McComer of New Market and Mrs. Sonny (Lilly) Cubbage of Cubbage Hollow...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 24 Jun 1941
ROBERT E. CUBBAGE Dies
The community in and around Cubbage Hollow was greatly saddened on Wednesday of last week to learn of the death of Robert Lee Cubbage. Mr. Cubbage, 72, passed away at the home of his son, George Cubbage, where he had been residing about 8:00 p.m. following a paralytic stroke. He had been in ill health for over a year, but was of a cheerful spirit until his death.
He was the son of James Cubbage and Rebecca Breeden Cubbage, the latter being from Madison County, and was born on December 25th, 1868. While a young man he married Miss Maisie Cubbage and to this union were born the following children, all of whom survive: Mrs. Miller (Parthenia) Housden, Mrs. Cled (Mandie) Good, Mrs. Jack (Cary) Cubbage and George Cubbage. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death 38 years ago.
The deceased had always been known as a loving husband, father and neighbor… He was a member of the Brethren Church.
The funeral services for the deceased were held on Friday, June 20th from the home of his son at 10:00 a.m. with his pastor, Rev. Ausby Cubbage, officiating. Burial was in the Cubbage cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 8 May 1942
MRS. K.W. DADISMAN Dies at Shenandoah
Mrs. Mary Etta Dadisman, age 62 years, died at her home on Third Street early Monday morning, May 4, 1942 after an illness of 15 years. The immediate cause of her death was pneumonia, resulting from a fall about three weeks ago. She was married to Kemper Wesley Dadisman on December 24, 1896, and was the daughter of the late "Polk" and Rebecca Cave Ham, of Leaksville, where her early life was spent. Mr. Ham was a well known plasterer in Page County. Mr. and Mrs. Dadisman moved from Leaksville to Shenandoah thirty-fve years ago...
She was a member of the Shenandoah Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband, who has been in ill health for several years, and five children: Allen of Cumberland, Md., Ruth, Mrs. J.H. Hansbraugh, of Washington, D.C., Ben, of Washington, D.C., James, of Harrisonburg, and Miss Helen Dadisman, at home.
One sister also survives, Mrs. Maude Ham Fialdes, of Pomona, Cal.
The funeral was conducted from her late home on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. Algie B. Crocker. Interment was in the Leaksville cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 24 Oct 1941
VANDERBILT DALLAS Killed By Falling Tree
Vanderbilt Dallas, 48, of Keystone, died Wednesday of this week from injuries sustained while felling a tree in the Donovan woods about one fourth mile northwest of the Lester Kite property at Stanley. Crushed by the terrific blow from the falling tree trunk he was rushed to the Page Memorial Hospital where he died at 6:20 p.m., six hours after the accident occurred…
At the time of the accident Dallas was working with John Hillards, felling timber in the Donovan woods. A large tree said to have had a twelve inch trunk was cut at the base by Dallas but did not fall entirely to the ground because of intervening trees. In an attempt to release the butt of the felled tree, Dallas truck with his ax causing the trunk to loosen and plunge back unto his chest. He was badly crushed.
The deceased was a farmer and helper in the neighborhood of Stanley. He is survived by his wife, Arthelia Campbell Dallas, whom he married in 1915, and four children, Emma, Levi, Leroy, and Leott, all at home. There are four brothers and one sister surviving. They are Hill Dallas, of Stanley, Lawrence, Ernest and James Dallas, of Ohio, and Mrs. Thomas (Florence) Good, of Stanley.
Last rites will take place Saturday from the late home in the Keystone section at 11 o’clock with Rev. Ausby Cubbage officiating. Funeral arrangements will be in charge of the Tucker Funeral Home of Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Friday 6 Jun 1941
Death of MRS. L.C. DAVIS, of Elkton
Mrs. Minnie Ellen Davis, 67, wife of L.C. Davis and well known resident of Elkton, died Monday at her home following a long period of declining health.
Mrs. Davis was born January 15, 1874 and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Comer, of Shenandoah. She spent the greater part of her life in Rockingham county... A faithful member of the East Point United Brethren Church...
Besides her husband, she is survived by six children: Mrs. H.L. Monger, of Pine Grove, Pa.; Mrs. J.H. Dofflemoyer, of Elkton; Mrs. E.L. Huffman and Mrs. C.C. Kite, of Elkton; one sister: Mrs. Ida Dean, of Grottoes; one brother: D.A. Comer, of Elkton; 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the Elkton United Brethren Church. Services were conducted by Rev. Floyd L. Fulk. Burial was in Elk Run Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Oct 1940
Death of WM. JACKSON DARNELL
William Jackson Darnell, 63, of Luray, was found dead in bed at his home early Wednesday morning. Mr. Darnell had been in failing health for the past six months, the cause of his death being heart failure. He has been employed by the Shenandoah National Park Orchard for sometime.
He was born in Rappahannock County in 1877, the son of the late William and Sarah Darnell. The deceased moved to this county many years ago and married Miss Ella Dodson, who survives him. He also leaves three children, James, of Luray, Raymond and Mary, at home. A brother, Joseph Darnell, lives in Amissville.
The last rites for the deceased will be held today, Friday, at Beahm's Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. H.C. Eller, of the Brethren Church, officiating.
Page News & Courier, Thursday, 15 Jul 1948
EMMET A. DEAN Fatally Shot
Emmett A. Dean, 59 year old farmer, of Hensley’s Church, Page County, Va., was found dead on Wednesday of last week on the porch of his home. Death was due to a bullet wound in his chest. The bullet passed through his body just over the heart, the coroner stated.
Dr. George H. Long, Page County coroner, said yesterday he had not yet determined whether Mr. Dean had killed himself or was shot by someone else. Investigating authorities believe he could have been shot while in the yard and made his way to the porch where he died.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Ardista Breeden Dean, he is survived by three sons, Wilson, of Elkton; Winifred, of Bear Lithia; and Carlos Dean, of Hensley’s Church; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Lam, at home; Mrs. Henry Lam and Miss Jessie Dean, of Elkton; one brother, Edgar Dean, of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Grover Hensley, of Shenandoah, and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from Hensley’s Church with the Rev. Carl Goodrich officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 13 Aug 1940
Death of H. SAMUEL DEAN
Samuel Dean, age 73, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning, August 11th. Mr. Dean was born in Green county and at an early age moved to his present home near Stanley. He is the son of John and Sarah Deab. The deceased was an employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad for many years and was a member of the Odd Fellows, Verbena Lodge No. 42.
His wife was the former Miss Lillie A. Pager, who preceded him in death four years ago. He is survived by his three children, Howard Dean, of Stanley; Garland Dean, of Harrington, Va., and Mrs. Sterling (Zera) Webley, also of Harrington.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, at 2:30 at the Adventist Church and the service will be conducted by Rev. Wetsell...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Jan 1940
Death of MISS ANNIE ELIZABETH DECKER
Miss Annie Elizabeth Decker, aged 72 years, 4 months and 27 days, died at the Page Memorial Hospital, Luray, at midnight Saturday, December 30. Miss Decker who had been a patient at the hospital for sometime died with a complication of diseases.
She was born August 3, 1867, near Mauck, and has resided with Mrs. D.L. Mauck and family at Stanley for many years. She is a daughter of Robert and Sarah Ann Decker, of Stanley, both deceased.
Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. H.F. Purdham, Luray, Mrs. Lena Yager, one half-sister, Mrs. Ernest Jenkins, and one half-brother, Charles Decker, all of Stanley.
The funeral took place at 2:00 p.m. Monday from the New School Baptist church, Stanley with the Reverends E.E. Sumpter, G.H.H. Tyler and J.E. Tucker, in charge of the services. Interment in Graves Chapel Cemetery.
She was a faithful member of the New School Baptist church, Stanley...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Dec 1944
Death of MRS. MAGGIE DINGES
Mrs. Maggie Dinges, 51, passed away suddenly at her home near Alma on Saturday of last week. Mrs. Dinges was only ill a few days and her sudden demise has come as a shock to her family and friends.
She was a daughter of the late James Donovan and Anna Painter Donovan. She was born on January 15, 1893 near Stanley. Her husband, Benjamin L. Dinges, survives her with two children: Norris Lee Dinges, now in Italy with the armed forces, and Miss Virginia Dinges, at home.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. George (Myrtle) Graves, and Mrs. Amos (Elizabeth) Printz, of Luray, Clarence Donovan, Ernest Donovan, Mrs. Tommie (Mina) Knight, Mrs. Bernard (Ioway) Painter, of Stanley, Mrs. Maude Hilton, of Arlington, Mrs. Reuben (Victoria) Knight, of Keezletown, and Miss Ethel Donovan, of Broadway.
Last rites were held on Monday at 3:30 p.m., from the Adventist Church with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the Adventist Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Jul 1949
Last Rites Held For MRS. MAGGIE HIGGS DINGES
Last rites took place yesterday at 3:00 p.m., at the Leaksville Congregational-Christian Church for Mrs. Maggie Louviece Dinges, 83, of Leaksville, who passed away on her birthday after an illness of six years, at the home of her son, Philip Dinges, on Monday at 3:10 p.m. Interment took place in the Leaksville Cemetery and her pastor, Rev. R.E. Newton, was in charge of the service.
She was a daughter of the late Henry Higgs and Mary Price Higgs, the former a Confederate veteran, and was born on July 4th, 1866, in Page County, Virginia, where she spent her entire life. Her husband, Charles E. Dinges, preceded her in death in 1915. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker and will be greatly missed in her community.
Surviving are five children: Mrs. Boyd (Sarah) May, of Charles Town, W.Va., Mrs. Jake (Maude) Painter, of Stanley, Va., Hubert C. Dinges, and Philip Dinges, of Luray, and Claude H. Dinges, of Springfield, Ohio. Her deceased children are: Lester Dinges, Mrs. Irvin (Mary) Price, James E. Dinges, Mrs. Mervin (Susan) Burner. Several children died in infancy.
She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: W.H. Higgs, and John Higgs, of Westville, Ohio, Mrs. Bertha Siford, of Winchester, Va., Mrs. Martha Hinkle, Clarence Higgs and George Higgs, of Luray, Cletus Higgs, of Strasburg, and Carrie V. Higgs, of Leaksville. The deceased are: Benton and Joseph Higgs and Mrs. Alice Smith.
Page News & Courier, Friday 7 Feb 1941
Death of MRS. SADIE PEARL DINGES
The community was greatly shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Sadie Pearl Dinges, wife of Fred Dinges, of Essex, Maryland, on Wednesday, February 5th, at 10:20 p.m. at the home of her sister, Mrs. John A. Foltz, south of Luray.
Mrs. Dinges was born on April 15th, 1889, the daughter of William H. and Arbelia Smith Sours, at Upper Mill Creek and lived there with her husband and family until 6 months ago when they moved to Essex, Md.
She had been in failing health for the past two years, but her condition was not considered serious, and on Sunday she was brought by her family to Luray to visit her sister.
When a child, Mrs. Dinges was baptized at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and had been a faithful follower of this religion all her life. She was a granddaughter of Samuel W. Sours, of Mexican War fame.
The deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Carl Kibler, Lawrence, Ivan and Nelma Dinges, all of Essex, Md., and Mrs. Robert Anderson, of York, Pa. One sister, Mrs. John A. Foltz, and brothers, Luther, Amos, Arthur and L.A. Sours, of Mill Creek, T.R. and W.L. Sours, of Martinsburg, W.Va., also survive. One brother, Jesse E. Sours, is deceased.
Last rites for the deceased will take place on Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m. from the residence on upper Mill Creek with interment in the family cemetery nearby…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Jan 1944
Last Rites Held for CLYDE MILTON DODSON
Last rites were held on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 for Clyde M. Dodson, 38, who passed away at his home, near Oak Hill, on Wednesday, December 29th following a brief illness.
The deceased was a son of Milton Dodson and Margaret Nichols Dodson, of Rappahannock County... He was a member of the Rileyville Baptist Church...
Mr. Dodson leaves his wife, formerly Miss Louise Chrisman, and four children: Daisey, Dolly, Anna Mae and James Milton Dodson, all at home. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Daisey Nichols, Madison County, Mrs. Lizzie Printz, Brunswick, Md., Mrs. Rose Weaver, Rileyville, Mrs. Annie Chrisman, Mrs. Martha Edwards and Mrs. Mary Edwards, all of Kearneysville, W.Va., Mrs. Lucy Cook, of Elkton, Charles Dodson, Sumer's Point, W.Va., Ernest Dodson, Hillsboro, Va., and Cpl. Arthur Dodson, with the Armed forces somewhere in England.
The funeral was in charge of Elder A.W. Campbell and was held at the Rileyville Union Church. Interment was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 15 May 1942
(MRS. ELIZA HARDY-DODSON)
Mrs. Eliza Hardy Dodson, 83 years of age, died at her home in Pittsylvania county, this State, on Monday of this weeks, following a protracted illness incident to old age. She was the widow of the late William H. Dodson who was a native of The Hazel region of Rappahannock county. William H. Dodson was a brother of Philip Dodson, who many years ago was an apple and potato vender in Luray. In his annual fall and winter trips to Luray years ago Philip Dodson was often accompanied by his brother, William. This Dodson family a good many years ago moved to Halifax county, Va., later locating in Pittsylvania county. A newspaper report says that “the Dodson brothers got their rudiments of tobacco raising in the Blue Ridge and its spur, The Hazel, in Rappahannock county, and later came to Halifax county, where they extended and enlarged their experience until they became leaders in raising the weed in Southside Virginia.” Mrs. Dodson was only one of the leaders in the Old School Baptist Church of her section and it is an assured fact that ministers of that denomination of Page county were acquainted with her.
Page News & Courier, Friday 10 May 1940
Death of JOHN DODSON
John Dodson a highly respected citizen of Comertown died at the University Hospital on Tuesday evening after being a patient in that institution for twelve days.
Mr. Dodson had been in poor health for several years and his death was not unexpected. His wife before marriage was Miss Lottie Lucas.
He was employed on the railroad in Pennsylvania until his health failed. Since that time he has been at his home near Shenandoah.
He is survived by his wife and the following half brothers and sisters: Willie and Ernest McAlister, Mrs. Eula Camden, Mrs. Paul Orye and Mrs. Lucian Burner. One half sister, Miss Frances McAlister, died a few months ago as the result of an automobile accident at Stanley where three were killed.
His funeral will be conducted from the Comertown Church this morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer. Burial will be in the McAllister burying ground.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday, 7 Oct 1941
Death of MRS. LONA FRANCES DODSON
Mrs. Lona Frances Dodson, of Madison county, who has been living with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Smith, of Luray, for the past few years, passed away at the Smith home on Saturday night about 8:30, following an illness of about ten days.
Mrs. Dodson was about 81. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago and since that time she has been living with her daughter in Luray.
She is survived by seven children and several grandchildren. One brother and one sister also survive.
Last rites will take place today (Tuesday) at Nethers Mill, Madison County at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at Etlan, Va.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1945
Death of WILLIAM DODSON, SR.
William Dodson, Sr., who would have reached his 75th birthday on the 17th of February, died at the Page Memorial Hospital, Luray, last Thursday morning about 3 o’clock. He had been a patient at that institution only a short time, although he had been ill health for several years.
The Dodson family has been living in Luray for the last 30 or 40 years, having moved here from Rappahannock County.
Mr. Dodson was a hard working, honest citizen, engaging in many lines of work, and for many years was section of Green Hill Cemetery. He was also caretaker of a number of Luray public buildings- banks, churches, etc.
The deceased was the son of the late Wesley Patrick Dodson, of Rappahannock County.
In addition to his wife, Mrs. Mollie Woodward Dodson, he is survived by a son, William Dodson, Jr., and a daughter, Miss Laura Dodson, the latter residing at home and the son near by. He also leaves a brother, James Dodson, of Hagerstown, Md., and three sisters: Mrs. Ella Darnell, of near Luray; Mrs. Bertha Price, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Mrs. Nannie Frazier, of Hagerstown.
Funeral services were held at Beahm’s Chapel on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Donald Royer of the Church of the Brethren. Interment took place in the adjacent cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Dec 1943
Death of LELAND KIRBY DOFFLEMOYER
Leland Kirby Dofflemoyer, 22, of Hagerstown, Md., died at his home in that city on Sunday night following an illness of several years. The young man was the son of Kirby Dofflemoyer and Clara Good Dofflemoyer who formerly lived in Page County. He has many relatives living in this section...
The deceased had lived all his life in Hagerstown where he worked on his father's farm. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents he leaves two sisters: Mrs. Charles (Marie) Hartle and Mrs. Carlton (Jane) Dehart, both of Hagerstown.
The body was brought to Rileyville and last rites were held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Jack Good in Rileyville with burial in the family cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 21 Feb 1941
MRS. LINNIE COOK DOFFLEMOYER
Mrs. Linnie Cook Dofflemoyer, 59 years of age, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, on Wednesday, February 19th. She had been sick for about two months and due to complications, died not respond to the treatment at the hospital like her family had hoped.
The deceased was born in East Point, Va., the daughter of John and Sally Harner Cook. On December 26, 1902, she married Tom Dofflemoyer and resided in her home town until a year ago when they came to Shenandoah. She was a member of the Christian Church and a loving and devoted mother.
Mrs. Dofflemoyer is survived by her husband and five children: Theodora, Benny, Jacob, Johnny and Louise, all of Shenandoah. Two sisters, Mrs. Archie Johnson, of Cross Hill, S.C., and Miss Essie Cook, of New Castle, Ind., two brothers, Alfred Cook, of McGaheysville, and L.J. Cook, of Shenandoah, and eight grandchildren also survive.
At the time of going to press funeral arrangements had not been made.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 29 Oct 1940
HENRY MICHAEL DOLAN Dies In Maryland
The many friends of Henry Dolan, of Brunswick, Md., were shocked to hear of his death on Saturday morning of last week. Mr. Dolan died in the Frederick City Hospital in Frederick, Md., at the age of 83. He recently underwent a major operation in that city and died as the result of peritonitis following the operation.
Mr. Dolan was born near Winchester in 1857, but in early life took up residence in Maryland. He became affiliated with the B. & O. railroad, having been retired several years ago. He married twice, his first wife left three sons, Ernest, now a minister in Lexington, Estaige, of Winchester, and Harry, of Moorefield, W.Va. Mr. Dolan later married Miss Nora Bailey, the daughter of Harvey and Mary Bailey, of Pine Grove, this county. To them were born the following children, all of whom survive: Dewey M., Harvey, Russell, Fred, James and Mrs. Mildred Lowry, all of Brunswick, Md. His wife died about 18 years ago.
Elder A.W. Campbell was in charge of the services held at the Bailey Graveyard on Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. `
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 Jan 1942
GEORGE W. DONOVAN, of Stanley, Succumbs
George W. Donovan, highly respected citizen of Stanley, died at the Page Memorial Hospital on Friday night of last week following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Donovan, who for about 20 years operated a general merchandise store at Mauck, Va....
The deceased is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Donovan, of Page and was in his 69th year. He was twice married. His first wife, who passed away some years ago, was Miss Bettie Lee Cave. He later married Miss Myrtle Rothgeb, who survives. No children were born to either marriage.
Last rites took place yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at the Leaksville Congregational Church with Rev. R.E. Newton officiating. Burial was in the Leaksville cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 25 Sep 1942
Death of JOHN DONOVAN, of Missouri
Mrs. Jennie Rogers and Mrs. Julia Liebert received a message one day last week from their brother, Jacob Offenbacker, of Missouri, saying his father-in-law, John Donovan, was dead. He was a brother of James Donovan, deceased, of this place. He had been born and raised in Page county and left here when just a young man. HOBSON
Page News & Courier, Friday 25 Apr 1941
Death of B.F. DORROUGH
Sergeant Benjamin Russell Dorrough, son of the late Samuel and Sallie Stanley Dorrough, of Shenandoah died at Fort Thomas, Kentucky on April 12, 1941, age 47 years.
Mr. Dorrough entered the service of the U.S. Army on September 20, 1912 and served until March 3, 1914. He then reentered military service on Feb. 1, 1917 and served with Company F 42 Infantry as First Sergeant during the World War.
He returned to Fort Thomas, Ky., in November 1919 and seved witht he 10th Infantry continuously until transferred to DEML in September, 1940. While serving in the 10th Infantry Staff, Sergeant Dorrough was assigned to duty as Post Provost Sergeant. This duty he faithfully executed until his illness of three weeks prior to his death. Heart and kidney complications were the immediate cause of his death.
Mr. Dorrough was born in Shenandoah and spent his early life here. He leaves one brother, J.E. Dorrough of Panama, and one sister, Mrs. J.J. Beaghn, of Shenandoah. One sister, Mrs. Virginia Zacham, is deceased.
His burial was conducted on Wednesday, April 16, at Arlington cemetery by the Army Chaplain. He was given the military funeral.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Apr 1945
Mrs. Dovel Dies At Harrisonburg Hospital (MRS. ANNA BELLE DOVEL)
Mrs. Anna Belle Dovel, 62, formerly of Page County and a resident of Harrisonburg, for the past 40 years, and wife of Clarence Dovel, died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after an illness of three months.
Mrs. Dovel had been in failing health since January...
Her funeral will be held today, Thursday, afternoon at two o'clock from the Harrisonburg Presbyterian Church with interment in the family lot in Woodbine Cemetery. The Rev. Parks W. Wilson, the pastor will conduct the services, assisted by the Rev. John B. Jenkins, of the Luray Primitive Baptist church.
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Born at Newport, in Page County, on Sept. 29, 1882, she was a daughter of Reuben and the late Texanna Propst Foltz. Here she spent the first 22 years of her life.
One June 10th, 1905, Mrs. Dovel married Clarence E. Dovel at Grove Hill in Page County. After her marriage she and her husband went to Harrisonburg to make their home. For the past several years they had been living at Pleasant Hill.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her father, Reuben Foltz, and three sons, Paul E. Dovel, Lynchburg; Kermit E. and Clarence E., Jr., both of Harrisonburg; one sister, Mrs. Harry Hoover, Hagerstown, Md. and five brothers, Frank M., Emmit M., Ernest D. and Roy C. Foltz, all of Harrisonburg and Claton W. Foltz also surviving together with five grandchildren.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Sep 1941
MRS. DOVEL Dies at Hospital in Harrisonburg
Mrs. Martha Jane Dovel, wife of P.H. Dovel, of near Elkton, died Monday afternoon in Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for a week. She had been in poor health for several years.
News of her death came as a shock to her many friends in the community, who died not realize the seriousness of her condition.
Mrs. Dovel was a daughter of the late William and Mary Jane Knighten Stover and was born near Elkton, October 24, 1870. She had spent all of her life in that section.
She was a member of St. Peters United Brethren Church.
Surviving are her husband, P.H. Dovel, a brother, Henry Stover, of Pittsburgh, and a sister, Mrs. Lena Hensley, of Broadway. A number of nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock EST from St. Peters United Brethren Church, with the Rev. L.E. Sheaffer officiating. Interment was in the cemetery near the church.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Jul 1940
MRS. CORA ELIZABETH DOVELL Dead
Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Dovell, wife of Benton Dovell, deceased, died at 11 a.m., July 25th, 1940 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grover Painter, near Stanley, aged 55 years, 5 months and 21 days. Mrs. Dovell was the daughter of the late Perry Housden, of Honeyville. The last rites took place at Leaks Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Dovell had been a great sufferer from a heart ailment for the past three years and although she bravely resisted this sickness she was unable to rally from the last attack which resulted in her death…
The deceased leaves three sons and two daughters, all of Stanley, Mrs. Grover Painter, Miss Myrtle Dovell, Hubert Dovell, Amos Dovell and Alfred Dovell.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 May 1949
Sudden Death of JOHN HENRY EDWARDS
The sudden death of John Henry Edwards, 56, of East Luray, on Sunday night, May 22nd, has been a great shock to his family and friends. Although he had been in failing health for the past year, he had been in his usual health until he was stricken about nine o’clock.
Mr. Edwards was a skilled stone and brick layer and evidences of his craft are found in many homes and buildings in Luray and surrounding sections.
Born on May 30, 1892, he would have reached his 57th birthday next week. He was a son of the late William R. and Mary C. Knott Edwards. His life was spent in Page County…
In February, 1919, he married Miss Naomi Ruth Good, of Luray, who preceded him in death several years ago.
Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Elwood (Ruth) Mayes, of Luray, two brothers, Carl Edwards, of Luray, and Charlie Edwards, of Elkton, and a sister, Mrs. Austin (Iva) Mills, of Hanover, Pa. One sister, Mrs. Carl Bailey, is deceased.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Luray Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. Kern Eutsler, officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1943
JOSEPH DUNCAN
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 2:00 p.m. at the Alma Lutheran Church by Elder J.B. Jenkins for Joseph Duncan, 72, who passed away at his home in the Massanutten section on Sunday night.
Mr. Duncan, who had been a patient in the local and R.M. Hospitals several times, had been in failing health for a number of years. He was receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore when his wife passed away at the home of their daughter in Edgemere, Md.
Born about 72 years ago in the Massanutten section where he died, Joseph Duncan was the son of the late Isaac and Bettie Wright Duncan. His father was a well known blacksmith of his day, and he also followed this trade for many years…
The deceased was married twice. His first wife was Miss Annie Price and his second wife, the former Miss Mattie Florence Price, passed away on January 14th of this year in Edgemere, Md.
Surviving his first marriage are the following children: Herman Duncan, of Sparrows Point, Md.; Mrs. James (Mary) Stanley, of Stanley, and Mrs. Clyde (Lelia) Stoneberger, of near Luray. Children by his second wife are: Mrs. John (Edna) Aleshire, of Luray, Mrs. Amos (Virginia) Nichols, also of Luray, and Mrs. Robert (Bertha) Taylor of Edgemere, Md. Two children are deceased.
He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Charlie Duncan, of Mt. Jackson, Mrs. Joe Bradley, of Leaksville; Miss Liza Duncan, of Mt. Jackson; Mrs. Nell Berry, of Harrisonbur; Mrs. Emma Price, of Missouri; Mrs. Sudie Campbell, of Luray, and Miss Stella Duncan. One brother, Will Duncan, is deceased.
Interment was in the Alma Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jan 1943
Death of MRS. MATTIE FLORENCE DUNCAN
Mrs. Mattie Florence Duncan, age 63 years, passed this life on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 5:00 a.m. at Edgemere, Md. Last rites were held at the Alma Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. Saturday with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating...
Mrs. Duncan was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robert Taylor, to be near her husband, who was ill in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, when she was taken sick. Though she had been confined to her bed for about seven weeks her condition was not considered serious and her death came as a shock to her relatives and friends. Mr. Duncan, whose condition is slightly improved, is at present in Luray.
The deceased was born in Page county, the daughter of Casper and Nancy Price, deceased. She was married to Joseph Thomas Duncan, who survives with their three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Bertha) Taylor, of Edgemere, Md., and Mrs. Amos (Virginia) Nicholas and Mrs. John (Edna) Aleshire, both residing at the home place west of Luray. Threee step-children also survive, they are Herman Franklin Duncan, of Sparrows Point, Md.; Mrs. Bob (Mary) Stanley, of Stanley, Va., and Mrs. Clyde (Lelia) Stoneberger, of Luray. Two brothers, Johnny Price, of Luray, and Clarence Price, of Newport, survive. Her sister is deceased.
Funeral services were held at the Alma Lutheran Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Eld. J.B. Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Apr 1943
Death of MRS. MARY RUSSELL EDWARDS
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Main Street Baptist Church for Mrs. Mary Russell Edwards, who passed away on Sunday about 6:00 a.m. in Elkton.
Mrs. Edwards, who had been in failing health for sometime, was visiting her son, Charles W. Edwards, at the time of her death.
Mary Russell Knott was born on November 10, 1868 in the Mill Creek section, the daughter of the late James Knott and Rebecca Jenkins Knott. Her husband, William Robert Edwards, died in 1925. He was employed by the Deford Tannery for a number of years.
Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church...
She leaves the following children: Charles W. Edwards, of Elkton; John Henry Edwards and Carl R. Edwards, of Luray, and Mrs. Austin (Iva Mae) Mills, of Hanover, Pa. Deceased children are: Mrs. Carrie Eliza Bailey, Martha Rebecca and Nora Virginia Edwards. She also leaves twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her brother, John Knott, of Luray, also survives.
The funeral services were in charge of Rev. E.E. Sumpter, of Shenandoah, assisted by Rev. B.D. Castor, of Luray. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 Jan 1942
Death of MRS. NAOMI RUTH EDWARDS
The many relatives and friends of Mrs. Naomi Ruth Edwards, of East Luray, regret to learn of her death on Thursday night of last week at her home about 9:10 o'clock....
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The deceased had reached the age of 47 years, 8 months and 15 days at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Sarah Painter Good and the late Isaac L. Good. She was a member of the Luray Methodist Church, and in her early years married John H. Edwards, of Luray, who survives her. Mr. Edwards is now employed in Washington, D.C., as a carpenter. To them was born one child, a daughter, Ruth, who lives at home.
All of Mrs. Edwards' brothers and sisters survive her. They are: Clarence Good, Theodore Good, Lester Good, Mrs. Marshall (Edna) Griffith, Mrs. James R. (Gleadith) Potts, and Mrs. Lawrence (Ethel) Burner.
Last rites took place on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Luray Methodist Church... Rev. W.S. Courtney was in charge of the services. Interment took place in the Evergreen Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 7 jun 1940
Death of MRS. ADA SEEKFORD EVANS, Formerly of Page
Mrs. Ada Seekford Evans, of Tampa, Florida, aged 67 years, passed away at her home in Florida this week, the result of a fall in which she suffered a broken hip.
Mrs. Evans was a native of Page County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Seekford, of Alma, this county.
The body will be brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Clyde Modesitt, of East Luray, and on Saturday funeral services will be conducted from the Old School Baptist Church at 11 a.m. by Elder J.B. Jenkins. Interment will follow in the cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 18 Jun 1940
MRS. ADA SEEKFORD EVANS (II)
Mrs. Ada Seekford Evans, of Tampa, Florida, aged 68 years, passed away Wednesday, June 5th. She had been in declining health for several years but her death was immediately due to a fractured pelvis received in a fall in her hospital room.
Mrs. Evans was the second child of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Seekford, of Alma, this county, and was born shortly after the flood of 1870. Her early life was spent in this county where she received her public school education and made a host of friends, many of whom have been called to their eternal home. For the past thirty years she resided in Florida.
In her early twenties, Mrs. Evans united with the Alma Primitive Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Elder T.S. Dalton. She was a faithful member unto death…
Mrs. Evans is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alma Anderson, of Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Pauine Rodgers, of Tampa, Florida, a son, Robert, of Nevada, and the following brothers and sisters: G.W. and B.H. Seekford of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Nina Finn, Lauham, Maryalnd, Mrs. Brownie Berry, of Fort Norris, New Jersey, and Mrs. Clyde Modesitt, of Luray.
The funeral was held from the Old Baptist Church at Alma, June 8th, at 11 a.m., Elder John B. Jenkins, a life-long friend, conducting the services. Interment was in the family lot in the nearby cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Dec 1944
MRS. G. MEADE EYLER Dies In Maryland
Mrs. Dorothy Frances Woodward Eyler, wife of G. Meade Eyler, of Thurmont, Md., died Monday, December 18th, at 4:10 a.m., at the Frederick City Hospital. Death was due to complications, after a few day's illness... She was 37 years, 3 months and 11 days old at the time of her death.
The deceased was the daughter of David M. and Annie Elizabeth Hoak Woodward, of Tuscarora, Md., formerly of the Ida section, Page County, Va. She is survived by her parents, husband and eight year old daughter, Patsy Jean, and the following brothers and sisters, David M., of Charles Town, W.Va., T-Sgt. Edward F., who is somewhere in the South Pacific, Cecil H. Woodward, of Tuscarora, Md., Mrs. Mehrle F. Shriner, of Graceham, Md., Mrs. J.M. Smallwood, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Charles E. Shorb, of Tuscarora, Md.
She was a member of the Elias Lutheran Church, Emmitsburg, Md., and was baptized and confirmed into the Grace Lutheran Church, of Ida, early in her life.
The funeral was held from the Funeral Home of Thurmont, Md., Wednesday, December 20th, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Philip Bower, of Emmitsburg, Md., officiating...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Feb 1945
Death of C.W. FERRELL
Connie William Ferrell, 49, died at his home east of Shenandoah on Thursday, February 15th, after a long period of illness...
He was a World War I veteran and had received a wound in one of his lungs in combat which probably caused his death.
He was the son of William Ferrell and the late Nelia Cardin Ferrell, and was born near Shenandoah where he spent most of his life.
Mr. Ferrell owned considerable farm land and after his health failed his sons took over the care of this.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary Merica Ferrell, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. L.W. Painter, of Bassetts, Va., Misses Nina, Louise, Elsie, Hilda and Virginia Ferrell at home, and Owen and Wayne Ferrell at home. Two brothers, Lee and Irvin Ferrell, and his father,William Ferrell, also survive, and one sister, Mrs. Raymond Comer.
The funeral service was conducted on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from Oak Grove United Brethren Church, by the Rev. P.W. Fisher, assisted by Rev. John H. Henderson. Interment was in the Huffman Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 Feb 1940
MRS. CAROLINE JENKINS FINCHAM Dies At 104
Mrs. Caroline Jenkins Fincham, aged 104, a life long resident of Rappahannock County, died in Culpeper Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, at the home of her daughter Mrs. R.E. Dodson on W. Edward Street, after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 12:00 o’clock, a.m., at the Woodville Baptist Church of which deceased had been a member for more than half a century, Rev. P.H. Chelf officiated at the services and burial was made in the Fincham family graveyard in Rappahannock County.
Mrs. Fincham is survived by her daughters, Mrs. R.E. Dodson, of Culpeper, Mrs. William Settle, and Mrs. William Butler, of Woodville; and her sons, J.D. and G.L. Dodson, both of Woodville.
Deceased is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 4 Mar 1941
HENRY FINCHAM Dies
Henry Fincham, 88 year old resident of the Spring Farm section, died Friday night about 12:00 following an illness of several months. Mr. Fincham and his niece, Miss Bessie have lived on the farm of Mrs. W.M. Brown for many years. In his younger years Mr. Fincham took charge of the work there.
He was born in Rappahannock County, but came to Page many years ago. He was never married.
A short service was conducted at Bradley's Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 5:00 with Elder Joe Comer officiating. Burial was in the Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Feb 1946
MR. FINCHUM, Former Luray Residence, Dead
James Finchum, 84, who has been living in Harrisonburg for the last 39 years, a native of Rappahannock, in the early days an employee of the Deford Tanning Company, Luray, died on Monday night of this week at his home in Harrisonburg following an illness of several years. During the years he resided in Harrisonburg he was a Luray visitor on numerous occasions. At each trip here he told friends he was “looking up old buddies” who worked with him at the Deford establishment. At each trip here he told friends that his “old working partners” were fast having their number wiped out. He was born in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, February 13, 1862. His burial took place on Wednesday of this week (his 84th birthday), in Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg. During the days when the late John Nash carried mail in a spring wagon between Luray and Sperruville Mr. Finchum came to Luray to “see Page folks”, Mr. Nash’s laconic manner of relating how Mr. Finchum happened to locate here, later becoming a valued employee of the Defords. John Nash was carrying mail to and from this place and Sperryville in the early days of the Overhead Bridge on the northeastern outskirts. The deceased is survived by three sons and three daughters. He was a prominent member of the Harrisonburg Methodist Church. For the last several years Mr. Finchum had been a caretaker of the First National Bank of Harrisonburg.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1943
Death of Mrs. James Foltz (ADA FLORENCE)
Mrs. Ada Florence Foltz, age 74 years, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 26, 1943, where she had been a patient exactly four weeks. Mrs. Foltz was the widow of the late James Foltz and had been in declining health for several years, but her condition became alarming about six weeks ago when she was on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Sloan, in Hagerstown, Md...
Mrs. Foltz was born at Newport on August 22, 1869, and was the daughter of the late Milton Amos and Elizabeth Catherine McAlister. She had lived in Shenandoah 42 years. She was a consistent member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church and her funeral will be conducted from there tommorrow, Friday, at 2:00 o'clock by her former pastor, the Rev. M.A. Ashby, of Boonesboro, Md., assisted by her present pastor, the Rev. J.K. Cadwallader. Burial will be in the U.B. Cemetery.
Mrs. Foltz is survived by the following children: Mrs. Bernard (Elizabeth) Roberts, of Vienna, Va., Mrs. W.C. (Leona) Rothgeb, of Shenandoah, Mrs. W.E. (Ethel) Sloane, of Hagerstown, Md., J.E. Foltz, of Shenandoah, Floyd Foltz, of Harrisonburg, and Corporal Ray Foltz, of Camp Polk, La., and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Isaac Comer, of near Shenandoah, Mrs. James Dofflemoyer, of Orange, Va., and W.A. McAlister, of Shenandoah. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 jan 1944
ALBERT FOLTZ Dies
Albert Foltz, a former Harrisonburg grocer and painter, and a native of Page County, died in a hospital in Washington on Sunday of this week.
He had lived in Washington for five years and engaged in his trade as a painter. About a month ago, he suffered a broken shoulder blade in a fall and last week relatives were informed his condition was critical...
A native of Newport, this county, he lived in Harrisonburg for eight or ten years and operated a grocery store on North Main Street. He was a son of Reuben and Texia Foltz and had a wide family connection in Page County.
Funeral services were held from the home in Washington at 2:30 Monday afternoon.
He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. C.E. Dovel, Frank Foltz and Emmet Foltz, of Harrisonburg, and Ernest Foltz, Clayton Foltz and Mrs. H.G. Hoover, of Hagerstown.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 15 Jul 1941
MRS. BARBARA ANN FOLTZ Dies
Mrs. Barbara Ann Foltz, aged resident of the Brick Church section, died at her home on Sunday morning about 10:45 a.m. from the infirmities of old age. She had been ill only a little over a month preceding her death, and was considered a woman of remarkable character for her age.
She was born on February 1, 1850, in the Newport section of this county, and was the daughter of the late Jim and Eliza Foltz.
Only a young girl when she married George W. Foltz, in 1868, she was always a kind and helpful wife and mother… Her husband passed this life in March 1922.
The deceased is survived by the two children, Jacob P. Foltz, near Stanley, and D.A. Foltz, of Grove Hill. Four children, William A., Betty Lee, James, and one infant, are deceased.
Mrs. Foltz was the oldest daughter of a family of eleven and the last member of that family living. Deceased brothers and sisters are: Joe, James, Isaac, John, Mrs. George M. Kite, Mrs. Dave Strole, Mrs. Ed Louderback, Mrs. Will Alger, Mrs. Sammy Higgs and Misses Viola and Henrietta Foltz.
Eleven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren also survive.
Last rites will be held today (Tuesday) from the Brick Church at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the Brick Church cemetery. Elder E.L. Cave, of Shenandoah will be in charge of the service…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jun 1943
Last Rites For Mrs. Foltz (BERTIE LENA FOLTZ)
Last rites for Mrs. Bertie Lena Foltz, 61, wife of Clarence A. Foltz, of Sommerset, Orange County, Va., were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Brick Church), on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock...
Her pastor, the Rev. W.P. Blackwell, of the Orange Christian Chuch, was in charge of the services.
Mrs. Foltz died at the University Hospital on Monday afternoon after an illness of about a week...
She was born near Newport, Va., and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rebecca Dofflemoyer. She had spent most of her life in Page County near Shenandoah...
Mr. and Mrs. Foltz moved to Sommerset about twelve years ago, where he has since been engaged in farming. She has been an active member of the Christian Church since her early youth.
Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Ridgely, of Washington; Mrs. Neva Whipp, of Keyser, W.Va., and Miss Gertrude Foltz, at home; and four sons, A.L. Foltz, of Fredericksburg; Raymond Foltz, of Williamsburg; Paul Foltz, of the U.S. Navy, and Sergreant Walter Foltz, of the U.S. Army... She is also survived by one brother, Fred Dofflemoyer, of Shenandoah, and two sisters. Mrs. Lula Pendleton, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Ada Emerson, of Elkton. The following brothers and sisters have preceded her in death: Mrs. Laura Seekford, of Orange, Va.; Mrs. Mary Bumgardner, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Ida Deavers, of Orange, Va.; Dave Dofflemoyer, of the Brick Church neighborhood, and Jim Dofflemoyer, of Orange.
... Interment was in the Brick Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jun 1943
Death of MRS. CLARENCE FOLTZ
Mrs. Bertie Lena Foltz, age 61, of Somerset, Orange County, died on Monday afternoon at the University Hospital.
Mrs. Foltz was a native of Page County and a daughter of the late Benjamin and Rebecca Dofflemoyer... She is survived by her husband, Clarence A. Foltz, and seven children, A.L. Foltz, of Fredericksburg, Va., Sgt. Walter Foltz, U.S. Army, Paul Foltz U.S. Navy, Raymond Foltz, of Williamsburg, Mrs. Nellie Ridgely, of Washington, Mrs. Neva Whipp, of Keyser, W.Va., and Miss Gertrude Foltz, at home. She is also survived by one brother, Fred Dofflemoyer, of Shenandoah, and two sisters, Mrs. Lula Pendleton, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Ada Emerson, of Elkton.
The funeral services were conducted from St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1944
Death of FRANK I. FOLTZ
Frank Isaac Foltz, age 44 years, died at his home at Newport on Sunday afternoon, December 10th, after an illness of almost a year. Mr. Foltz had been a successful poultryman and carpenter in his community before his illness.
He was born on July 21, 1900, and was the son of the late Charles and Laura Strickler Foltz. He was a devoted member of the Newport Brethren Church.
In 1923 he was married to Miss Evelyn Frances Painter, who survives him. Besides his wife he is survived by four children: Frances, Ruth, Marjorie and Bertie, all at home, and one brother, Ora L. Foltz, of Winchester.
The funeral was conducted from the Newport Brethren Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Olin Landes in charge. Interment was in the Newport Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jul 1945
Death of JAMES WM. FOLTZ
Funeral services for James William Foltz, who died at his home in Stanley Thursday of last week, were held at Graves Chapel, July 6th at 3:00 p.m., with the Rev. E.N. Hassell officiating. The interment was in the Chapel cemetery.
James William Foltz was born July 25th, 1866 at Stanley, the son of James F. and Susan Painter Foltz. He was a contractor and farmer and spent his entire life at the place of his birth. He was keenly interested in all civic affairs and was a devoted member of the Methodist Church…
He is survived by his wife, the former Zella Virginia Aleshire, whom he married December 24, 1889, and the following children, Claude D. Foltz, of Stanley, Miss Esther Foltz and Vincent W. Foltz, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. W.L. (Virginia) Godwin and Leslie Fred Foltz, of Washington, D.C., Dr. Curtis Robert Foltz, of Roanoke, and Mrs. J.M. (Lena) Hill, of Luray… Mr. Foltz is also survived by a brother, John A. Foltz, of Luray, and two sisters, Mrs. Elbert Mayes, of Stanley, and Mrs. Amos Sours, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Friday 29 Mar 1940
JOHN PHILLIP FOLTZ Dies
John Phillip Foltz, an aged and respected citizen of Stanley, died yesterday afternoon about five o’clock after several years of failing health. Notwithstanding his indisposition his death came as a distinct shock to his numerous friends and relatives.
Mr. Foltz had reached the age of 84, having been born Feb. 26th, 1856 at Stanley where he spent all of his long and useful life. He was the son of Emanuel and Annie (Kite) Foltz. He followed the carpentry trade and farmed for many years.
In 1880 he was married to Miss Virginia Roudabush, of Stanley, who survives him and to this union were born the following children who also survive: Thomas A. Foltz, of Stanley, Mrs. H.J. (Zula) Shuler, of Stanley, and Mrs. J.K. (Vera) Eppard, of Falls Church. Brothers and sisters surviving are Perry Foltz, of Stanley, Ruben Foltz, of Harrisonburg and Mrs. George Foltz, of Illinois.
The deceased was a loyal and consistent member of the Lutheran church of Alma where his funeral will be conducted Saturday, March 30th, at 2:30 p.m. by his minister, Rev. L.A. Wertz.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Mar 1945
Death of MRS. JOHN W. FOLTZ
Mrs. Ida Belle Foltz, age 72 years, and widow of the late John W. Foltz, died at the home of her nephew, Leonard Lohr, in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 3rd, at 2 p.m.
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She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lohr, of Broadway, Va., and had lived there until her marriage to Mr. Foltz about thirty years ago. He preceded her in death about seven years ago.
... a devoted member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two brothers: Jacob M. Lohr, of Broadway, and Paul Lohr, of Richmond, Mo., and the following step children: Mrs. C.A. Shuler, V.W. Foltz, Mrs. Frank Louderback, Mohler L. Foltz, of Shenandoah, and Homer Foltz, of Harriston, Va.
Her funeral was conducted from St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m., with her pastor, the Rev. Earl Schlotzhauer, officiating... Burial was in the St. Paul's Cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 May 1941
Death of JACOB HARVEY FOX
Jacob Harvey Fox, 65, well known lumberman and sawmill operator of this county passed this life on Saturday of last week, May 17th, at the Page Memorial Hospital after an illness of five weeks. His health had been failing for several months with final demise due to a complication of disease. Last rites took place yesterday afternoon at the home place with interment at Beahm's Chapel.
Mr. Fox was considered one of the best timber authorities in the county and was engaged in the lumber business in one way or another the major part of his life. Originally from near Edinburg, Shenandoah County, he has resided east of Luray for about twenty years...
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fox of Shenandoah COunty. He married the former Miss Josie Atkins, daughter of George Atkins, of Rappahannock County, who survives him. He is also survived by five children, Mrs. Cecil (Verta) Rodgers, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Paul (Helen) Rhinehart, of near New Market; Glendon and Jacob H. Fox, Jr., both of Washington, D.C., and Amos Fox, of York, Pa. Surviving brothers and sisters are John A. Fox, of Montpelier, Indiana, a half sister, Mrs. Clinton Dillinger, of near Edinburg. A full sister, Mrs. Charlie Bowers, of Luray, is deceased...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1943
Death of N.W. FULTZ
Newton Walter Fultz, age 87 years, died at his home west of Shenandoah on Saturday following a period of failing health. Mr. Fultz had only been bedfast one week.
He was born in 1856. His wife, who was Miss Margaret Downey, preceded him in death 28 years ago.
Surviving are five children, Mrs. E.E. Armentrout with whom he made his home, John Fultz, Mrs. Noah Clem and E.M. Fultz, of Shenandoah, and Archie Fultz, of Rock Castle, Va.; 26 grandchildren, three of whom are in the service and 24 great-grandchildren.
The funeral services were held from St. Peter’s U.B. Church on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock by his pastor, the Rev. P.W. Fisher. Interment was in the Methodist cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 17 Jun 1941
Death of MRS. GETTS
Mrs. Carrie Wilson Getts, 39, wife of Ray Getts, of Millwood, Va., died Sunday morning in the Winchester hospital of pneumonia.
The deceased was born in the Honeyville section of this county the daughter of Charles S. and Ella B. Wilson, both deceased. She was married twice, first to Ernest Purdham, of Stanley, Va., and second to Ray Getts, of Millwood, Va. She is survived by six children.
Funeral services will be held today (Tuesday) at 2:00 p.m., at the Hawksbill Old School Baptist Church with Elder Tom Jenkins officiating.
Page News & Courier, Friday 25 Sep 1942
MRS. GOCHENOUR Dies At Mt. Jackson
Mrs. Harriet (“Tensy”) Gochenour, widow of Joseph Gochenour, of Luray, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday at the home of her son, George Gochenour, south of Mt. Jackson.
She was born on Feb. 4, 1883 in Madison county and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Samantha Parks.
Surviving are four sons, John Gilbert, George Freeman, Joseph Cheatis and Benjamin Franklin Gochenour, of near New Market, and an adopted daughter, Mildred Gochenour Thomas, of New York City. Six grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock from Fairview Church of the Brethren at Mt. Jackson, with the Rev. M.L. Huffman and Rev. V.H. Veazy officiating. Interment was in the cemetery at the church.
Page News & Courier, Friday 15 Mar 1940
ISAAC FRANKLIN GOCHENOUR
Isaac Franklin Gochenour, aged 60 years and 11 months, passed away on Monday of this week, March 11, at his home in Stony Man. Mr. Gochenour has been in failing health for sometime and his death was asstributed to complications.
He had been a resident of the Stony Man section practically all his life and for many years was employed at Skyland. He was well known among sawmill workers of the county, having been engaged in this work many years.
Besides his wife, Vlockey Parks, who survives, he also leaves the following children: Reuben Gochenour, of Elyria, Ohio; Ralph Gochenour, Mrs. Leo (Bessie) Cave, Mrs. Clyde (Mattie) Johnson, of Elyria, Ohio, and Mrs. Raymond (Mary) Gochenour. The surviving brother and sisters are: David Gochenour, Mrs. Amos Jenkins, Mrs. Clarence Gochenour, Mrs. Ernest Gochenour and Mrs. Seldon Gochenour, all of the Stony Man section. Joseph Gochenour, of Quicksburg and Mrs. John A. Bowen, are deceased.
The funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren, of which he was a member, on Wednesday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Henry C. Eller in charge of the services. Interment took place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Sep 1941
Two Killed in County By Autos
(MRS. J.M. GOCHENOUR)
Mrs. J.M. Gochenour, 75 year old lady of the Rileyville section, suffered severe injuries resulting when she was struck on the Eastside Highway near Culler's Store in the Springfield District on Saturday morning about 10:30 o'clock by an automobile belonging to C.B. Packer, of Norfolk. Details of this accident are given elsewhere in this paper. Mr. Packer was driving an Oldsmobile sedan...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 7 Apr 1942
Death of JACOB BENTON GOCHENOUR
Jacob Benton Gochenour, 76, beloved resident of the Leaksville neighborhood passed away at his home on Saturday night about 10 o'clock after a brief of only a few hours...
Born on March 19, 1866, Mr. Gochenour had just passed his 76th birthday which he celebrated in comparatively good health. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rebecca Sours Gochenour...
The deceased had been a prosperous farmer during his lifetime... His wife, who before marriage was Miss Sudie E. Dovel, survives him with the following children: Ernest Gochenour, of Grove Hill, Frank Gochenour, of Montevideo, Jesse Gochenour, of McGaheysville, Carlton Gochenour, also of McGaheysville, Mrs. Leonard (Florence) Kite, of Grove Hill, Mrs. Elmer (Lena) Shuler, also of Grove Hill, and Mrs. Alfred (Edna) Powell, of Richmond.
Mr. Gochenour was the last member of his family, his sisters: Mrs. Charlie Lillard, Mrs. Joseph Foster, Mrs. Peter S. Dovel, Mrs. J.T. Eppard and Miss Mary Susan Gochenour and brother, Henry Gochenour, all having been dead a number of years...
Page News & Courier, Friday 16 Aug 1940
Death of ELIZABETH JEAN GOOD
Little Jean Elizabeth Good, age 2 years, 4 months and 12 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Good, died Friday, August 9, at the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg. Little Jean lived just a few hours after she was taken sick… She has a brother and sister surviving her Hensal and Isabell. Another child, Bobby Lee Good, died about nine years ago.
Her funeral was held in the S.D.A. Church, Sunday and she was laid to rest in the cemetery close by. Elder J.B. Jenkins conducted the rites…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1944
Breeden and Good Clash- Death Results (MARVIN DOLAN GOOD)
Linzey or Lindsay Breeden, 32, small almost to dwarfish size, is being held in the Luray jail charged with the killing of Dolan Good, 33, in the Ingham section of the county last Wednesday night. An inquest was held in Luray the following day.
Liquor is said to have played a part in the tragedy. It appears that Breeden had been making his home for sometime at the home of Elsie or Essie Housden, spending different periods of time there. Elsie or Essie Housden testifying at the inquest, said that the last time that Breeden came to her home was December 6; that he was he second cousin and that they were on good terns and that Good, the dead man, had often been there when Breeden was there; that she did not know that Breeden was the owner of a .38 caliber revolver, later however, when she was pressed for additional particulars about the revolver she said that when he and Good met there on the fatal night Breeden went upstairs and came down with the gun. This, the witness said, followed Good's jerking her around by the arm and using hard "cuss words", apparently directed toward her and Breeden.
A part of the woman's testimony was that when Breeden came downstairs with the gun he carried a holster for the weapong. As the argument between the two men got in high key it is alleged that Breeden whipped out his gun, pointed it toward Good and when the weapon barked Good sprawled out on the floor. At this juncture the house was in confusion, the Housden woman saying that she and her two children, Audrey a girl, and a son, Dolan, 4, ran to the barn, from which they soon returned as cold weather was too severe to remain away from a fire. Soon after Good crumpled up on the floor, Elsie or Essie Housden, said that Breeden remarked he was going to send for a doctor and phone the sheriff what had occured. The woman also at another stage of the inquest said that Breeden on one occasion had been at her home for four weeks and during that time Good had also been there, but on no occasion had a rupture occured between the two men. At one point evident was brought out that Breeden had told the woman he had 49 bullets for his .38 calbre, branded "Special". The woman denied this part of the testimony.
When Audrey, the woman's 9 year-old daughter, went on the witness stand she appeared unruffled, displaying a poise seldom seen of a witness of that age. She gave her version of the killing as she had seen it, in some points apparently contradicting the evidence of her mother on points apparently essential if and when they get before the jury.
Elsie or Essie Housden testified that she had two children. Audrey and Dolan, Jr.- and that Dolan Good, the dead man, was their father.
One feature of the testimony was that Breeden, brandishing his gun, said he was going to have a clean house at the Housden home on the night of the tragedy. Another version hanging around this phase of the crime, says that Housden did not make use of this expression.
Both the Breeden and Good families are among the oldest in the county, being particularly numerous in Marksville and parts of Shenandoah district.
Good was a son of Mrs. Mittie Good, who lives in the Stanley neighborhood. He was a nephew of Peter Good, who was hanged in Luray in March, 1908, for the murder of his sweetheart, Fannie Stroop.
Marvin Dolan Good was born in 1911 at Honeyville. He is survived by one nephew, Elwood Good, and his mother. One brother, Vance, is dead.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Adventist Church in Stanley with Elder J.B. Jenkins and Rev. Ausby Cubbage in charge. Interment was in the Adventist Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 May 1949
Death of MRS. ELLA GOOD
Mrs. Ella Good, 71, died at her home at Marksville at 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 20th. She had been ill about a month.
The deceased, a highly respected colored resident, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell and was born in Page County on October 6, 1877. Her husband, Ambrose Good, preceded her in death several years ago.
She is survived by the following children: Milton Good, Mrs. Willie (Edith) Tutt and Mrs. Winfield (Mabel) Payton, of Luray, Amos, Miss Mazie, Raymond and Martin Good, of Stanley.
She also leaves a brother, Charlie Campbell, of Piedmont, W.Va., and a sister, Mrs. Emma Berry, of Cleveland, Ohio. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Last rites took place at the home Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Minnie Jenkins in charge. Burial was at Blainesville.
Deceased brothers are: William Campbell, Jim Rob Campbell and Ashby Campbell.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Jan 1940
EMMETT G. GOOD Passes Away(Contributed)
Emmett G. Good, aged 21, son of Odus Good and the late Ethel Seekford Good, died Wednesday morning, December 27, at 5:30 at the home of his father, one mile East of Timberville.
He was born near Stanley, August 1, 1918, in Page County, and moved to Timberville with his father about ten months ago. He has been an invalid during his entire life.
Besides his father, he is survived by one sister, Miss Louise Good, of Shenandoah, his step-mother, Mrs. Essie Good, two half-brothers, Roy and Jesse Good and five half-sisters, Anna May, Maxine, Frances and Joanne, all at home and Mrs. Claude Ramey, of Stanley, Va.
Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Adventist Church near Stanley. Elder J.B. Jenkins conducted the service.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jun 1943
Death of GILBERT GOOD
The death of Gilbert Good, 72, of Stanley, on Monday evening of this week, has filled that community with sorrow. Mr. Good's death resulted from a complication of diseases from which he had been suffering for sometime.
The deceased was born on August 7, 1870, near Stanley, the son of the late Richard and Anna Eliza Painter Good. He worked as a farmer a number of years. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Ruth Kibler, who passed away many years ago. His second wife, who survives him, is the former, Miss Lucy Virginia Breeden.
The surviving children of the first marriage are: Floyd S. Good, of Washington, D.C., Edmon W. Good, of Stanley, Granville Good, U.S. Army, of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Charles (Rachael) Comer, of Brunswick, Md. One son, Carl M. Good, is deceased. Children by the second marriage are: Mrs. Jasper (Virginia) Cubbage, Misses Marie, Lizzie Ann, Audrey Mae, and Lloyd M., Albert and Isaac E., all of Stanley, and Mrs. Raymond (Lenora) Anderson, of Langley Field, Va. Two children: Lillian and Cecil Good, are deceased. He also leaves a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m., from Graves Chapel with interment in the cemetery there. Elder J.B. Jenkins will conduct the service.
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Feb 1941
Death of JAMES CARLTON GOOD
James Carlton Good, 5 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Good, of Waynesboro, Va., died in the University Hospital on Tuesday of this week.
The funeral was held at the Stanley Adventist Church Thursday.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Jun 1942
Death of MRS. JOSEPH GOOD (FANNIE)
Mrs. Joseph Good, aged lady of Stanley, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning of this week. Mrs. Good, who has been ill for a short time, was in the hospital only a day.
Born near Stanley on October 10, 1869, the deceased was the daughter of the late James and Eliza Good. She had always resided in the neighborhood where she was born… A member of the Adventist Church, she attended its services faithfully…
Her husband, Joseph Good, whom she married when a young woman, survives her, with the following children: Mrs. James (Cora) Painter, George Good, Claude Good, Al Good, Lynn Good and Vernon Good, all of whom reside in or near Stanley. She also leaves two sisters: Mrs. Jack Painter and Mrs. Rube Good.
Last rites took place on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Adventist Church in Stanley with Elder R.D. Hottle, of New Market, in charge of the service. Burial took place in the Adventist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Oct 1943
Death of JUNIOR LEE GOOD
The death of Junior Lee Good, 22 years, 4 months and 2 days of age, early of October 1st has filled the community of Stanley with sorrow...
Since his borth on May 29, 1921 he had lived at the home of his grandfather, Joseph P. Good. He was the son of George L. Good and the late Nina Painter Good. He attended Stanley High School and for the past few years had been working with his father who is a stonemason.
In addition to his father and grandfather, he leaves the following brothers and sisters: Glendon, Kermit, Melvin and Eunice Good, all of Stanley, Pvt. Calvin Good, of Camp Edwards, Mass., Mrs. Wharton (Rachael) Grandstaff, of Luray, Mrs. Leon (Flossie) Turner, of West Virginia and Mrs. Weldon (Magdalene) Painter, of Stanley.
The funeral was held on Sunday morning at the Adventist Church in Stanley at eleven o'clock, Rev. K.S. Crowfoot, of Harrisonburg, officiated. Interment was in Adventist Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Oct 1942
Death of MRS. GUERNEY VIRGINIA GOOD
The death of Mrs. Gerney Virginia Good, 34, at the Blue Ridge Sanatorium in Charlottesville on Monday of this week has caused much sorrow among her many friends in this county. Her death was the result of six months’ illness. She was taken to Charlottesville last December and although everything possible was done for her recovery she failed to respond to the treatment.
Mrs. Good was born on January 12, 1908 and was the daughter of Mrs. Mittie Lucas Stoneberger and the late Alonzo Stoneberger, of Lucas Hollow, this county, where she spent her entire life. She attended the county schools. Her husband, James E. Good, survives her, with the following children: Junior, 14, Russell, 12, Reva, 7, and Douglas, 5. Two brothers, Elmer and Howard Stoneberger, and one sister, Mrs. Mattie Nauman, all of the Stanley section, also survive.
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Last rites took place yesterday from Leak’s Chapel at 2 o’clock with Rev. Ausby Cubbage in charge of the service. Burial was in Leak’s Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Sep 1945
Last Rites Held for JOE GOOD
Last rites were held Monday morning at eleven o’clock from the Adventist Church in Stanley for Joe Good, 74, who died of a heart ailment at the home of his death, Mrs. James Painter, of Stanley, last Friday night, September 14th.
The deceased was born in October 1870, the son of the late Henry and Frances Good. He was a stonemason by trade and was well known for his work in this county.
His wife, who was Miss Fannie Good, preceded him in death three years ago.
Mr. Good was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Rev. K.S. Crowfoot, of Staunton, officiated at the last rites and burial was in the Adventist Cemetery.
Surviving children of Mr. Good are: George, Claude, Allie, Vernon and Leonard Good, all of Stanley, and Mrs. James (Cora) Painter, also of Stanley. He leaves a brother, John Morgan Good, of Luray, and a sister, Mrs. Ott Sigler, of Stanley. Deceased brothers and sister are: Isaac Good, of Luray, Reuben Good and Mrs. Marston, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Friday 23 May 1941
Death of MRS. H.J. GOOD
Mrs. H.J. Good passed away quietly at her home in Rileyville on Sunday morning, May 18th, at 8:30 o’clock, after an illness of only two weeks.
The deceased was born near Stony Man on June 2nd, 1856. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 84 years, 11 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage December 3rd, 1885, to Hiram J. Good, who at that time lived in Cedar Point, Va. To this union were born six children: Luther P. Good of Rileyville; Mrs. J.E. (Olive) Miller, of Hagerstown; Mrs. K.E. (Clara) Dofflemoyer, of Hagerstown; Roland J. Good, of Washington, D.C.; Elon H. Good, who lives at home and one child, who died in infancy. Mrs. Good is also survived by one sister, Mrs. T.J. (Mary) Kauffman, of Rileyville. Following are her deceased brothers and sister: Andrew J. and Isaac S. Comer and Mrs. Clark Blosser. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, five children, fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, her sister, and a host of friends.
The deceased became a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in 1876, but after coming to Rileyville, she moved her membership to the church there, to which she was faithful until death.
Funeral services were held from her late home on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. A.L. Boliek conducting…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jan 1945
Death of JAMES V. GOOD
James Vernon Good, 36, passed away at his home on the Price farm near Alma on Sunday at 7:00 p.m., following an illness of fifteen months,
He was a son of Mrs. Mollie Knight Good and the late Thomas M. Good, of Page County, and was born on July 3, 1908. His family for many years had been living on the Charles D. Price farm where he was considered a valuable worker.
In addition to his mother, he leaves the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Albert (Annie) Middleton, of Strasburg, Mrs. Martha Blakely and Mrs. Edna Arrington, both at home, and Grover Lee and Ernest Lee Good, both of Stanley.
Funeral services were conducted by Eld. J.B. Jenkins on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., from the Alma Lutheran Church. Burial was in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 17 May 1940
The Funeral of LEO RANDOLPH GOOD
Funeral services for Leo Good, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester L. Good, were held yesterday afternoon, Thursday, from the Luray Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock... Rev. D.L. Fringer, pastor of the Church, conducted the services.
"Buster" Good, as he was known...
Members of the Junior Class of the Luray High School, of which he was a member...
Page News & Courier, Friday 3 Jul 1942
Death of MRS. JOHN MORGAN GOOD
Friends and neighbors were greatly distressed to learn of the death of Mrs. John Morgan Good, 73, highly esteemed lady of East End, on Wednesday morning of this week about 12:30 a.m., at her home. Mrs. Good had been in failing health for a number of years, was able to be up and around her home until only a few days before her death.
Born on March 17, 1869, near Stanley, she was the daughter of the late William and Carrie Blosser Stroop, of this county. Her early life was spent near Stanley. She married John Morgan Good, of Luray, when a young woman. Mr. Good survives her.
… A faithful member of the Main Street Baptist Church, she attended church activities whenever her health permitted.
The following children survive: Albert Good and Mrs. William (Mellie) Griffith, both of Luray, and Leonard Good, of Washington, D.C. Deceased daughters are Mrs. Ronald (Lena) Presgraves and Mrs. Fannie Blosser. There are also seven grandchildren including Sgt. Cecil Griffith, of Fort Benning, Ga., and one great granddaughter.
Last rites will take place today (Friday) at 2 o’clock at the home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Elder A.W. Campbell, of Luray, will have charge of the services.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1942
Death of JOHN WILLIAM GOOD
John William ("Buddy") Good, 24, who made his home on the farm of C.D. Price, near Alma, died there on Sunday night, December 27th, following a lingering illness of several years.
He was the son of Mrs. Susan Knight Good and the late Thomas Good. He had spent his entire life in this county, and until his health began failing he helped on the Price Farm.
He was not married. Besides his mother he leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Annie Middleton, Strasburg; Grover Lee Good, Vernon Lee Good and Ernest Lee Good, all of near Alma; Mrs. Edna Arlington, Ft. Bragg, N.C., and Mrs. Martha Jane Blakeley, of Pennsylvania. Several are deceased.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from the Lutheran Church at Alma with Eld. J.B. Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 May 1941
Death of MRS. LYDIA F. GOOD
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia F. Good, age 72, who died at the home of Robert J. Good, on Thursday April 24, at 8 p.m., were held on Sunday, April 27, at 2 o’clock from the home with Rev. John Henderson officiating, assisted by Rev. George Stanley.
Mrs. Good had been a resident of Page County all her life and was the daughter of Granville and Rebecca Turner. She was born in the Newport section on April 1, 1869. She married William H. Good, 50 years ago, who preceded her in death 26 years ago. He was a devoted Christian woman and was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Her death is attributed to heart trouble. She is survived by two brothers, Robert Turner, of Newport, and Grant Turner, of New Market. Deceased sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Pamily Shomo, Mrs. Emma Goliday, John, Charles, Frank, Jack and Trenton Turner. Burial was in the McAlister cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 25 Jul 1941
Death of MAMIE ELIZABETH GOOD
Little Mamie Elizabeth Good, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Good, of East Luray, passed away at the home of her grandparents on Wednesday morning of this week at 7:55. The little girl had been in ill health since April 1st...
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She was in the fourth grade at the Luray High School...
The deceased was born on July 29th, 1930, and is the daughter of Leonard and Edith Presgraves Good. She has always resided with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan Good, of East Luray. She is survived by her parents, one brother, James Albert, and Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan Good and Mr. and Mrs. James Vaughan, her grandparents.
... Last rites will take place today (Friday)... Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Dec 1943
Funeral Services Held For MRS. MINNIE LEE GOODE
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from her late home in Stanley for Mrs. Minnie Lee Goode, 65, of Stanley, who died on Thursday morning, November 25th, at the home of her daughter in Washington, D.C...
The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Mayes, of Stanley, and was born in that section on July 9, 1878. Her husband, who survives her, is Henry A. Goode, a farmer of the Stanley neighborhood. In addition to him she leaves the following children: Mrs. Mabel Burnette, and Mrs. Elsie Stoneberger, of Stanley, Mrs. Blanche Piatt, Mrs. Rena Watts and Mrs. Opal Rhodecap, all of Washington, D.C. Her brother and sisters are: Amos Mayes, of Stanley, Mrs. Archie Painter and Mrs. Lee Wilson, also of Stanley.
Mrs. Good was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Alma...
The funeral was in charge of her pastor, Eld. J.B. Jenkins and interment was in the Mayes family Cemetary...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Apr 1949
MRS. MOLLIE SUSAN GOOD Passes Away
Mrs. Mollie Susan Good, 68, highly respected resident of the Alma community, died at her home on Sunday, April 3rd, at 12:30 a.m., following a long illness.
Mrs. Good, born on April 12, 1880, was a daughter of the late Jacob Knight and Mary Ann Good Knight. Her husband, Thomas M. Good, preceded her in death a number of years ago.
Surviving are five children: Mrs. Albert (Annie Elizabeth) Middleton, of Strasburg, Mrs. Lonnie (Edna Virginia) Arrington, and Mrs. Harry (Martha) Flakeley, of Stanley, Grover L. Good, of Luray, and Ernest L. Good, of Stanley. She also leaves two sisters: Mrs. Fanny Morris and Mrs. Lucy Price, and two brothers, John and Isaac Knight, all of Stanley.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Aleshire on Tuesday morning at eleven o’clock at the Alma Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday, 13 Aug 1940
Death of THOMAS GOOD
Thomas Good, aged 59, passed away Monday, August 12th, at the home of Chas. D. Price near Alma, where he had been employed for farm work for a number of years. Mr. Good had been ill for about six months from tuberculosis which was the immediate cause of his death.
The deceased was an industrious and honorable man and was well liked by all who knew him…
His wife and seven children survive. He married Susan Knight about 40 years ago to which union were born twelve children. They are: Mrs. Annie Middleton, of Strasburg, James, Ernest, Grover, Edna, John and Martha, at home. Deceased children are Henry Good, Mrs. Julia Painter, who died recently and Mrs. Bergie Jenkins who died last year. Two children died when very young.
The funeral will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Alma Lutheran Church with Eld. J.B. Jenkins officiating. Interment will take place in the Alma cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Sep 1949
WILL GOOD Ends Life; Mrs. Good Recovering From Wound
Noah William Good, a Luray carpenter, wounded his wife, and later took his own life at his home on Monday morning about 9:30. Mrs. Good, who was shot with a .22. caliber rifle through the left shoulder, is getting along satisfactorily in the Page Memorial Hospital where she was rushed following the tragedy.
According to reports Mrs. Good had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Amos Alger, only a short distance from the Good home in west Luray, near the Caverns. Mrs. Alger had gone to her father’s home in search of a kettle lid and an altercation with her father ensued. On returning to her home without the lid. Mrs. Good went after it. Her husband met her at the door with the rifle, firing into her shoulder. Hearing her screams Mrs. Alger rushed to help her back to the Alger home.
After calling Sheriff J. Abram Brubaker, Mrs. Alger accompanied him back to the Good home where they had found that Mr. Good had taken his own life with the same rifle which was found on the floor beside him. The bullet had entered the heart.
According to reports, Mr. Good had been in a highly nervous state for sometime.
Noah William Good, 68, was a son of the late Noah Good and Susan Aleshire Good, and was born on April 10, 1881, in Page County.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Virginia Aleshire, and three children: Lewis Good and Mrs. Amos (Dorothy) Alger, of Luray, and Theodore Good, of Hagerstown. He also leaves the following brothers and sister: Tilman Good, of Delaware,
Ernest Good and Henry Good, of Stanley, I.O. Good, of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Robert (Pearl) McAlister, of Shenandoah.
The funeral took place yesterday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery. Elder Ernest L. Cave, of Shenandoah, officiated.
Page News & Courier, Friday 2 May 1941
WILMUR GOOD, 61, Passes
Wilmur Good, 61, of Stanley, died on Wednesday afternoon at 4:15 at the Page Memorial Hospital, following an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Good had been a patient in the hospital sometime before his death and was considered getting along nicely until he was stricken about two weeks ago.
The deceased was born in Stanley on August 24th, 1879. He was the son of James and Lydia Good. Practically all of his life he devoted his life to farming...
When a young man he married Miss Vernie Lee Lawery, who preceded him in death on October 26, 1940. He is survived by the following children: Rufus Good, of Stanley, Mrs. Grover (Blanche) Blosser, of Luray, Adolf Good, of Stanley, Miss Florence Good, of Luray, Mrs. Arthur (Katherine) Ellis, of Luray, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Posey, of Manassas and Miss Clara Good, of Stanley. One sister, Mrs. James (Lizzie) Painter, of Stanley and one brother, James Good, of Stanley, also survive. Two sisters are deceased.
Last rites will take place at the Adventist Church in Stanley on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with Elder J.B. Jenkins in charge of the service. Burial will be in the Adventist cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 29 Oct 1940
Death of MRS. VERNIE LEE GOOD
Mrs. Vernie Lee Good, 52, died at the Page Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning at 12:15 a.m. having been a victim of paralysis. Mrs. Good was taken suddenly ill at her wortk in the Casey Jones Factory on Thursday morning of last week and was rushed to the hospital. She had been an employee of the Casey Jones factory for the past fifteen years...
Mrs. Good was born near Stanley, the daughter of Luther and Fannie Lawery, both of whom are deceased. After marrying Wilmur Good many years ago, she came to Luray and later began working here. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Rufus, Florence, Adolph and Clara, at home and Mrs. Arthur (Catherine) Ellis, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Psey, of Manassas and Mrs. Grover (Blanche) Blosser, of Luray. She also leaves the following sisters and brother: Mrs. John (Gertie) Painter, Mrs. Ernest (Cora) Dovel, Mrs. James (Anna) Good, all of Stanley, Mrs. Seldon (Maude) Pence, of Ashland, ohio, and William Lawery, of Hagerstown, Md. A brother, Clifton L. Lawrey, is deceased.
Last rites for Mrs. Good took place yesterday at 2:30 p.m., at the Adventist Church near Stanley, with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. Interment also took place there...
Page News & Courier, Friday 6 Dec 1940
Death of BEN H. GORDON
Benjamin H. Gordon, a native of Furnace No. 2, died Sunday morning at Veterans Hospital in Hampton where he had been a patient for the past several months.
Mr. Gordon was a son of the late William and Sarah Gordon and was born in the Furnace community where he lived the greater part of his life. He was a World War veteran.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Alice Gordon, and the following children, Miss Virginia Gordon, of Baltimore, George, Gilbert, Benjamin, Franklin, Clemson Floyd, Harvey lee, and Marvin R. Gordon, all at home.
Brothers surviving are Hiram Gordon, Willard Gordon and Dave Gordon, of Washington, D.C., Hubert Gordon, of Littlestown, Pa., and Homer S. Gordon, of Elkton, and one sister, Mamie Gordon, of Baltimore.
Funeral services were held from the Jollett Church on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock with interment in the cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Dec 1943
Luray Man Loses Life When Car Overturns (LORING BENTON GRANDSTAFF)
Loring Benton Grandstaff, 27, formerly of Luray, was instantly killed Christmas night about 7 o'clock on the Lee Highway east of Luray when his car skidded and turned over. He died froma fractured skull. Last rites took place Tuesday afternoon at Beahm's Chapel with Rev. Fred E. Dufford in charge.
Grandstaff was proceeding west near the Dry Run Bridge when the machine skidded for a distance of about 100 years leaving the road and turning over practially in the Austin Comer yard. When the 1937 Chevrolet sedan was righted Grandstaff was found to be dead from skull injuries. No one was in company with him at the time of the accident...
Loring Benton Grandstaff, better known to his friends as "Jack" was born at Kimball on May 7, 1916. He was the son of Sam Grandstaff and Ada Jenkins Grandstaff.
At the time of his death he was employed in Arlington, working as a mechanic for the Arnold Bus Company.
In addition to his parents, he leaves four sisters: Mrs. Ed (Ruby) Short, of Hartford, Conn., Mrs. Irving (Dorothy) Bailey, at home, Mrs. Lester (Elva) Smith, of Kimball, and Mrs. Osborne (Reva) Bolen, of Luray; three brothers: Floyd Grandstaff, John L. (Wharton) Grandstaff, of Luray, Odie Grandstaff, of Winchester, and a half brother, Leedy Beahm, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Nov 1942
MRS. ANNIE LEE GRAVES Dies
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 31st, from her late home in Marksville, for Mrs. Annie Lee Keyser Graves, who passed away at her home on October 22nd. She had been an invalid for the past seventeen years.
Mrs. Graves was born on November 4, 1863 and at the time of her death she was 78 years, 11 months and 18 days old...
Isaac W. Graves, husband of the deceased, preceded her in death on March 6, 1939 at the age of 90. Surviving them is one daughter, Bernice Clara Graves, of Stanley. Mrs. Graves was the last member of her family.
Her body was cremated as was her request. Her husband's ashes were preserved and they will be interred together.
Rev. F.T. Fulcher and Rev. J.W. Whitesell had charge of the service.
Page News & Courier, Friday 12 Jan 1940
Former Page Resident Dies At Grottoes (JACOB E. GRAVES)
Jacob E. Graves, 71, assistant postmaster and former mayor of Grottoes, died Monday afternoon at 3:25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newman, of Grottoes, following an illness of five months. His condition had been serious for some time.
Mr. Graves was born July 14, 1868 at Stanley in Page county, but had spent the past 38 years of his life in Grottoes, where he took an active part in community affairs and was held in esteem by all. He took an active interest in politics and was a member of the County Democratic committee. He served as mayor of Grottoes for 12 years. He had served as assistant postmaster for the past four years.
His wife, who was Miss Lilly Leeth of Page county, before marriage preceded him in death 19 years ago.
He was a member of the Graves Chapel Church at Stanley and a man of sterling character.
One brother, Charles E. Graves and one niece, Miss Jean Graves, both of Stanley, survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from Graves Chapel at Stanley. Masons were in charge of the burial service.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Aug 1945
Death of D.M. GRAY
David Milton Gray, age 88 years, died at the Western State Hospital in Staunton on Monday, July 30th, after several years’ illness.
He was the son of the late Billy and Isabelle Cave Gray, and was born at Pine Grove, near Stanley, on Dec. 2, 1856. His entire life was spent in Page County.
Mr. Gray was a stone mason and his services were always in demand. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was genial and kind to everyone.
Twice married, his first wife was Miss Rosette Jenkins. From this union two children survive: Mrs. W.B. Haines and Percy Gray, of Baltimore. One daughter, Mrs. Alberta Maybilt, died this past month. His second wife- Martha Jane Higgs, of Leaksville, died about a year ago. Two children from this marriage survive: Miss Lorraine Gray, at home, and Mrs. Fred (Lavinia) Dovel, of East Point. Two children, Stella, and an infant son are deceased.
He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Dora Gray, Mrs. James (Lizzie) Gray, Lee Gray, of Pine Grove, and Mrs. Charles (Ada) Petty, of Organdy, Ill. Four brothers are deceased: Charles Gray, of Pine Grove, Philip Gray, of Pine Grove, William Gray, of Stanardsville, and Perryman Gray, of Pottstown, Pa.
Mr. Gray was a loyal and staunch member of the Ashler (Masonic) Lodge, Royal Arch (Knights Templars) Chapter, and the Shrine (Acca Temple).
The funeral will be conducted this afternoon (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m., from the Methodist Church with the Rev. P.W. Fisher in charge, assisted by Rev. Cave and Rev. Ford. The body will like in state in the church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burial will be in the United Brethren Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 21 Aug 1942
Death of ERASMUS DAVID GRAY
News is received here of the death of Erasmus David Gray, of West Reading, Pa., formerly of the Pine Grove section of Page County. Mr. Gray died on July 31st at the age of 73.
He was a son of the late John H. and Elizabeth Gray, and is survived by eight children, Richard, Weitzel and Harry, Reading; Homer and Clarence, Martinsburg, W.Va.; Beulah, wife of Bert Robinson, and Josephine, wife of William Wenrich, Reading, and Dorothy, wife of Jefferson Hensley, Elston, Va.; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
He married Miss Sallie Cavem a sister of Ferd Cave, of this county, in 1892. She died in 1937.
He left Page County forty five years ago and never returned to the county of his birth.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1943
Death of JAMES NAPOLEON GRAY
The community of Pine Grove and surrounding neighborhood was distressed to learn of the death of James Napolean Gray, 77, on Monday afternoon at 1:30 at his home in that section. He had been ill about four weeks.
The deceased was well known and loved in that section where he was born and had spent his entire life. He was one of the few men who still used his wagon and team for hauling lumber and bark to many different counties in northern Virginia. He had been in the business for about sixty years.
Mr. Gray was the son of the late Robert and Mary Offenbacker Gray. He was born on September 30, 1865. In 1890 he married Miss Mary E. Gray, who survives him with the following children: Miss Minnie E. Gray, at home, Hollard I., Harman L., and Mrs. Wilmer (Vangie) Gray, all of the Pine Grove section, and Joseph A. Gray, of Richmond, Va. He also leaves fifteen grandchildren; three of whom he raised, and three great grandchildren.
He was the last member of a family of seven children.
Funeral services were conducted at the Pine Grove Episcopal Mission on Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 with Eld. A.W. Campbell, of Luray, officiating, assisted by Rev. John Henderson, of Shenandoah...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Nov 1942
H.F. GRIFFITH Dies
Shenandoah Section
Hubert Franklin Griffith, age 73 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. I.L. Melton, on Friday morning, Oct. 30, at 8:20 o’clock. Mr. Griffith had not been in his usual health for some time, but had only been confined to his home since August. His condition had became alarming two weeks before his death. His sister, Mrs. Mary Griffith, of Luray, and daughter, Mrs. Harry Comer, assisted Mrs. Melton in caring for him. He was well known in the county, the son of the late John W. and Emily Bradley Griffith, of the Printz Mill neighborhood. His father was known all over the county as “pump maker John.”
Mr. Griffith came to Shenandoah as a young man in 1891 and began work as a carpenter for the Norfolk and Western Railway. In later life he was engaged in the plumbing and heating business and was considered almost an expert in this line.
He was married in March, 1892, to Miss Bettie Sindlinger, who preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 1934. Since that time he had made his home with his youngest daughter, Mrs. I.L. Melton.
He is survived by the following children, Postmaster V.C. Griffith, Mrs. I.L. Melton, of Shenandoah, Lester Griffith, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Harry Comer, of Luray, also ten grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. (Mary) Isaac Griffith, Luray; Mrs. (Mattie) Harry Milton, Shenandoah; Mrs. (Dora) J.S. Heiston, Luray; Mrs. (Maude) Vernon Fox, of Luray; A.I. Griffith, of Luray, and Luther Griffith, of Centerville, Va. There are several brothers and sisters deceased.
The last rites were conducted from St. Peter’s Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock by the Rev. A.L. Boliek, Rev. B.D. Castor and Rev. A.B. Crocker.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Feb 1943
Death of MRS. HENRY GRIFFITH
The death of Mrs. Henry Griffith, 77, of the Kimball neighborhood, on Tuesday night of this week has filled that community with sorrow...
.... She held her membership in the Methodist Church.
She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Arthelia Kibler Judd, of Page County and was born on December 12, 1865 near the Antioch Church. Her husband, the late Henry H. Griffith, was the first mail carrier for the Kimball Post Office. He has been dead a number of years.
They are survived by a son, Leslie H. Griffith, of Kimball. A daughter, Maggie Reda Griffith, is deceased. One grandson, F.H. Griffith and one great-grandson, F.H. Griffith, Jr., also survive.
Mrs. Griffith also leaves one brother, W.D. Judd, two sisters, Miss Emma Judd and Mrs. Mollie Judd, all of Kimball. Deceased members of the family are Mrs. Maude Shelton, of Fredericksburg, and Thomas Judd, of Luray.
Last rites will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. from Beahm's Chapel by Rev. F.T. Fulcher. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 11 Sep 1942
Death of JOSEPH ZIRKLE GRIFFITH
Joseph Zirkle Griffith, 62, highly respected resident of the Dry Run section, passed away at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 7, ay 3:00 a.m. following an illness of several months...
... A farmer most of his life, the deceased had also at one time been an employee of the tannery. He was a member of the Beth Eden Lutheran Church and one of its most faithful followers.
Joseph Zirkle Griffith was born on November 26, 1879 in Page County, the son of the late Frank and Ellen Zirkle Griffith, the latter being from Shenandoah county. He was educated in the county schools. When a young man he married Miss Mary Colvin, of this county, who preceded him in death in 1931. The following children were born to this union: Claude Griffith, Kimball; Virgil Griffith, Thurman "Jack" Griffith, Mrs. Haywood (Gladys) Nichols and Mrs. Cletus (Hazel) Waters, all of Luray. He later married Mrs. Ida Mae Strickler, who survives him. One sister, Mrs. C.M. Rowe, of Luray survives with the following half brothers and sister: Cletus, Bergie, Armond and Miss Christine Griffith, all of Luray. Mrs. Emma B. Griffith, step-mother of Mr. Griffith, is also living.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. from Beahm's Chapel with his pastor, Rev. B.D. Castor, in charge... Burial took place in the Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 26 Mar 1940
Death of E.R. GRIMSLEY
Ernest Ray Grimsley, age 44, died at his home at Ingham on Thursday, March 21, after an illness of several years with diabetes, Mr. Grimsley was a consistent member of the Episcopal Church and had spent most of his life near Ingham. He lived in Baltimore a few yaears where he was employed on the B. & O. Railroad. He worked at the carpenter trade when at home.
He leaves a wife, who before marriage, was Miss Mary Strole and the following brothers and sisters, Gene Grimsley, Millard Grimsley, Mrs. Journey (Rachel) Lucas, Mrs. Raymond (Edith) Good, Mrs. Charles (Eva) Templon and Miss Ethel Grimsley. His father, William Grimsley.
The funeral was conducted from the Episcopal Church at Ingham on Saturday afternoon by Rev. Geo. W. Henderson.
Page News & Courier, Friday 29 Mar 1940
Death of E.R. GRIMSLEY
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Ernest Ray Grimsley died at his home near Ingham Thursday, March 21, 1940, at 2:00 p.m. after an illness of several years with diabetes. He was 47 years and 5 days old when he departed this life.
Mr. Grimsley was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Shenandoah. He spent several years of his life in Baltimore, but later moved back to Shenandoah where he spent the remainder of his life.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, who was before marriage, Miss Mary Strole, his father, William Grimsley, and four sisters, Mrs. Journey (Rachel) Lucas, Mrs. Raymond (Ediht) Good, Mrs. Charles (Eva) Templeton, and Miss Ethel Grimsley at home, and three brothers, Sibert, Millard and Eugene Grimsley, all of near Shenandoah. His deceased brothers and sisters are Mrs. Charles Cave, Levi Grimsley and Charles Grimsley, who was killed in the World War. His mother also preceded him in death.
His funeral was conducted from the Episcopal Church at Ingham on Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m. by the Reverend John W. Henderson.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Aug 1945
Death of MRS. H.P. GRIMSLEY
Mrs. Rebecca Lucas Grimsley, 74 years, wife of Hubert P. Grimsley, died at her late home east of Shenandoah on Thursday, July 26. Mrs. Grimsley had been in ill health for some time but her condition did not become alarming until two weeks ago. The immediate cause of her death was heart trouble.
Mrs. Grimsley was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lucas and was born near Shenandoah, where she spent her entire life.
She was a faithful and consistent member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church…
Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Noah (Victoria) Comer, Mrs. I.W. (Myrtle) Judd, of Shenandoah, Kemper Grimsley, of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Otis Grimsley, of near home. She was the last of her family- one sister, Miss Violet Lucas, and one brother, Trenton Lucas, being deceased. Three children also are deceased- Mrs. Jasper (Eliza) Thompson. Elizabeth died in infancy, and Charles was killed while employed in New Jersey. Twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
Her funeral was conducted on Sunday morning at 11 a.m., from the Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Rittenour, of Elkton. A number of other ministers of the denomination were present and assisted in the services. Burial was in the Samuel Comer Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 22 Mar 1940
Death Takes Another in Hammer Home (MRS. ANGIE BRADLEY HAMMER)
The home of Dr. Virgil Hammer, of Luray, was again saddened on Tuesday of this week over the death of his beloved wife, Mrs. Angie Bradley Hammer. Dr. Hammer and family have been grieved over the loss of an aunt, who resided at the home, on Saturday of last week and her body was laid to rest on Monday.
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Had she lived until August 29th of this year, Mrs. Hammer would have attained the age of 57 years, having been born to the late Mr. and Mrs. I.T. Bradley on August 29, 1883. Her mother was before marriage Miss Blanche Judd. Dr. and Mrs. Hammer were united in marriage on May 10, 1904 in Luray where they have since resided.
She was a faithful member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Luray...
The funeral will be held from the home today, Friday, at 2 p.m. with her pastor, the Rev. J. Glenn Boliek, in charge of the service. Interment will take place in the Beahm's Chapel cemetery.
The surviving brothers and sister are: J.E. and T.T. Bradley and Mrs. R.C. Bell, of Roanoke, and S.F. Bradley, of Harrisonburg.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Sep 1946
Shenandoah News
MRS. HAMMER Dies In Elkton
Mrs. Isaac H. Hammer, 87, one of Elkton’s oldest and most beloved residents, died Saturday night at her home in Elkton, her death following several months of failing health.
Mrs. Hammer was born June 15, 1859 at Marksville in Page County. Her parents were William V. and Sarah Nichols. On Nov. 29, 1881 she married Isaac H. Hammer, who died April 16, 1926.
Mrs. Hammer was a faithful member of the Elkton United Brethren Church, and attended services regularly as long as her health permitted.
She is survived by the following children: Miss Lizzie Hammer, Lette J. Hammer, T.R. Hammer, Walter Hammer, Sherman Hammer and Fred Hammer, all of Elkton; and Claude Hammer, of Shenandoah.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from her late home with her pastor, the Rev. Floyd Fulk, conducting the service. Burial was in the Elk Run Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Mar 1943
Death of MRS. EDGAR (LUCY MAY) HANSON
The sudden death on Wednesday night of last week of Mrs. Edgar Hanson, of Marksville, has filled that community with sorrow...
The deceased was the only child of the late Samuel Buracker and Lillie Read Buracker, and was born on October 25, 1879 in the Marksville neighborhood. At the time of her death she was 63 years, 3 months and 29 days of age. Her husband, Edgar Hanson, who survives her, is a well known farmer and poultryman. She also leaves two children, a daughter, Mrs. Rosamund Franzke, of Baltimore, Md., and a son, Walton, of the U.S. Navy, stationed at Jacksonville, Fla. ... She was a member of the Lutheran Church, having joined the St. Mark's Church of Luray several years ago.
Last rites were conducted on Saturday afternoon, February 27th, from Graves Chapel with her pastor, Rev. Fred E. Dufford, officiating. Interment was in the Church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 26 Mar 1940
Death of MRS. WILLIAM J. HARLOWE
Mrs. Rebecca Lee Harlowe, age 66, wife of the late William F. Harlowe, died at the home of her father, David F. Keyser, in Luray, on Thursday, March 21, after an illness of eight months. Mrs. Harlowe suffered a paralytic stroke last July while visiting her daughter, Mrs. G.H. Hansbrough in Shenandoah. After several weeks she was removed to her father’s home in Luray, where she gradually grew weaker. The final stroke came on Tuesday evening and death followed on Thursday.
Mrs. Harlowe spent most of her life in Page County in the Brick Church neighborhood. She was born near Ingham which was then known as East Liberty.
Her husband was the son of the late Mrs. Nan Callary and a half brother of Mrs. Maudie Callary. She was a member of the East Liberty Christian Church.
She leaves to mourn her loss her father, David F. Keyser; one daughter, Mrs. George Hansbrough, and six sons, David and Granville HarlowE, at home; Joe Harlowe, of Baltimore, Md.; John, Harry and Robert, of Aliquippa, Pa., She also leaves seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her funeral was conducted from the Christian Church on Sunday afternoon, March 24, at 2:30 by Rev. John Henderson, assisted by Rev. A.B. Crocker.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Sep 1941
Death of MRS. ESSIE HARRIS
Mrs. Essie Harris, 40, of near Stanley, passed away on Sunday morning at 8:45 following an illness of several weeks. At the time of her death Mrs. Harris was keeping house for Alonzo Good.
Mrs. Harris was the wife of the late Bishop Harris. They resided for many years in Jordan Hollow. Following her husband's death Mrs. Harris became the housekeeper at the Good home.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Zada Mae Nickolson, of Culpeper, one son, Levi Russell Harris, of Stanley, and her brother, Elmer Short, of Washington, D.C. The following half sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Lizzie Cave, Mrs. Jenny Miller and Charlie Short, of Stanley.
Funeral services were held yesterday at 11:00 from the Pine Grove Mission Church with Rev. R.H. Lee, officiating. Burial was in the Herbert Cave cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 16 Jan 1940
Death of Young Boy (JAMES HARRIS)
James Harris, aged about 2 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Harris, of Pine Grove, died after a brief illness at the Harrisonburg hospital at an early hour Saturday. The funeral was conducted by the Episcopal Rector on Sunday with burial in the Gray cemetery in that section.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Feb 1945
Death of MRS. ELSIE MAY HEISER
Last rites were held on Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Elsie May Lucas Heiser, 31, who passed away on Friday of last week in the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg, following an illness of ten days.
Mrs. Heiser was a daughter of John Amos Lucas and the late Irene Campbell Lucas and was born Oct. 2, 1913, at Stanley. On January 11, 1932 she married Clarence Thomas Heiser, who survives her with one child, Jane Louise, 10 years. She also leaves two brothers: Frank Lucas, of Shenandoah, and Henry Lucas, of Baltimore, Md., and her father, of Stanley.
... She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
The funeral was conducted from the home by Rev. P.A. Freed, Rev. Ausby Cubbage and Rev. Walter Comer. Interment was in the family cemetery at Sandy Glade...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Jan 1943
Death of JOHN WILLIAM HENDERSON
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday of last week at 2:00 p.m. from Graves Chapel for John William Henderson, who passed away in Baltimore on January 20th, following an illness of several months.
Mr. Henderson, who was born on December 21, 1868, in Stanley, Va., was the son of the late George W. and Barbara Lucas Henderson. He was educated in the county schools and went to Baltimore about thirty eight years ago where he became associated with the B. & O. Railroad. He worked as a carpenter. His wife, who before marriage was Miss Dora Phillips, daughter of John W. Phillips, of Alma, preceded him in death three years ago.
Surviving are two sons: Ray Henderson and Frank Henderson, of Baltimore. Five grandchildren also survive.
He also leaves the following brother and sisters: H.S. Henderson, of Bardane, W.Va.; Mrs. G.V. Kite, of Bardane, W.Va.; Mrs. W.P. Davis, of Winchester, Va.; Mrs. Lester Pendergast and Mrs. Tom Leak, of Stanley, Va. Deceased sisters and brother are: Mrs. Ed Wolfersberger, Mrs. E.L. Hutchinson, George W. Henderson and Mrs. David Kite.
Officiating at the services was Rev. W.J. Whitesell, of Stanley. Interment was in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 16 Jan 1942
Death of MRS. ANNIE CAVE HENSLEY, of Elkton
Mrs. Annie Cave Hensley, wife of Wilmer Hensley, died Sunday afternoon at her home in Elkton after an illness of several months.
Besides her husband she is survived by a son, Elmer Cave Hensley, of Delaware, two brothers, Daniel Cave, of Clairton, Pa., and Ferdinand Cave, of Page, and one sister, Mrs. Flora Offenbacker, also of Clairton, Pa.
Last rites took place on Tuesday afternoon of this week at 2 o'clock from the U.B. Church in Elkton with Rev. S.F. Fridley in charge of the services. Interment was in the Elk Run Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 19 Mar 1940
Death of MRS. FANNIE HAMMER HENSLEY
Mrs. Fannie Hammer Hensley, well known in Luray and vicinity, passed away at the home of her nephew, Dr. Virgil Hammer, in Luray on Saturday of last week, March 16. Mrs. Hensley had been making her home in Luray with Dr. and Mrs. Hammer for the past three years. She was born January 3, 1852 in Elkton, Va., and lived at that place until she took up residence in Luray.
Although she had been in failing health for sometime, she suffered a sevre stroke only about ten days ago.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral services were held yesterday, Monday, in Elkton with the Rev. W.A. Lynch in charge of the services. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Elkton.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Dec 1943
Death of SOL J. HENSLEY
Sol J. Hensley, prominent Stonewall district farmer, passed away Saturday morning, November 27th, after an illness of three weeks...
The deceased was the son of the late Benjamin and Rebecca Breeden Hensley and was born and spent his entire life in the Elkton section, where he became a successful farmer and business man... While still a young man he united with the East Point United Brethren Church and was a member of the Board of Trustees for a number of years...
His wife, who was Miss Margaret Shifflett, preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving are 6 children, Mrs. George Lam and Mrs. H.V. Longly, of Elkton, Mrs. Frank Kiblinger, of Stanley, Sam Hensley, of Portsmouth and James and Ashby Hensley, of Elkton. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Nine grandsons are serving in the Armed Forces. He is survived by 1 sister, Sarah V. Eppard, of Luray and one brother, Tom Hensley, of Elkton.
Funeral services were held last Monday afternoon at 2:30 from his late home with his pastor, Rev. Floyd Fulk, of the United Brethren Church officiating assisted by Rev. Kenny.
Burial was in the Elkton Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Feb 1945
Death of MRS. CORA BELLE HIGGS
The death of Mrs. Cora Belle Higgs, 65, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Monday of this week has brought sorrow to her many friends in the Leaksville community...
She was the daughter of the late David and Sarah Richards Middleton, of Ida, and was born on February 27, 1879. In 1902 she was married to George Higgs, of Leaksville, who survives her with one son, Edwin Higgs, of Shenandoah. One daughter, Mrs. Ruth Painter, is deceased.
The deceased was a devout member of the Leaksville Congregational-Christian Church where the last rites were held yesterday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. R.E. Newton officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Apr 1945
MRS. ROSA HILLEARY Dies In Florida
Mrs. Rosa Painter Hilleary, 57, formerly of Alma and a resident of Washington, D.C., wife of John Edward Hilleary, died in a St. Petersburg, Florida, Hospital March 30, 1945.
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The funeral was held from the Nalley Funeral Home in Mt. Rainier, Md., April 4th, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Charles H. Frick, of the Mt. Rainier Christian Church, with interment in the Masonic section of Fort Lincoln Cemetery. The Adah Chapter of the Eastern Star conducted the service at the grave.
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She was the daughter of the late Martin V. and Ora B. Painter, of the Alma section of Page County. She was married Dec. 25, 1908 to John Edward Hilleary, of Baltimore, Md. The first few years of their married life were spent in Spencer, N.C., but for the past thirty years they resided in Washington, D.C.
Besides her husband, she is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Virginia Harrison and granddaughter, Nancy Lou Harris and four brothers: Archie R. Painter, of Alma, Clarence Painter, of Martinsburg, W.Va. and Kirby and Harold Painter, of Wilmington, Del...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Mar 1943
Death of Little GERALD WAYNE HILLIARD
The death of little Gerald Wayne Hilliard on Friday noon, March 5th, has filled this community with great sorrow...
Gerald Wayne was born May 16, 1942, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hilliard, of Branchville, Md., formerly of Luray, Va. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents and a host of relatives...
Last rites were conducted on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. from Hilliard's Chapel with Rev. George Stanley officiating, assisted by J.W. Aleshire. The body was brought for interment to Luray to the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Good, from the Gasch Funeral Home, of Hyattsville, Md.
Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Luray...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1943
Death of JACOB HILLIARDS, of Duffield, W.Va.
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Jacob Hilliards, age 70 years, 11 months and 28 days, died at the Charles Town Hospital on Tuesday, January 26. He was struck by a train while loading mail on another train at Duffield.
He was the son of Charles Hilliards, of near Stanley. He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Lizzie Plum. His second wife was Miss Elizabeth Cubbage, who survives him. Surviving children are: Eddie, and Mrs. Clarence (Lelia) Good, of Stanley; Mrs. Susie Nicholas, Fred and Sam, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; Paul, of Charles Town, W.Va.; Miss Josie and David, of Duffield, W.Va. Surviving brothers are: Bud, Sam and Frank, of Stanley, and Will, of Shepherdstown, W.Va...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Mar 1945
Death of MRS. JAMES A. HILLIARD
Mrs. Annie V. Hilliard, age 62 years, died at her late home at Ingham on Friday, March 16, after a brief illness of a few days.
Mrs. Hilliard suffered a paralytic stroke on Monday and passed away on Friday.
She was the daughter of the late Martin V. and Mary Lucas and was born at Ingham on Feb. 2, 1883, and had spent her entire life in that neighborhood...
She had been a member of the East Liberty Christian Church since early youth...
She leaves one son, Tommie Hilliard, and three daughters, Mrs. Ermon (Florence) Painter, Mrs. Mary Nauman and Mrs. Pearl Leake. Also 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Two sons, Joseph and Elmer, preceded her in death and three children died in infancy.
She also leaves six sisters: Mrs. Charles R. (Ora) Kite, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Elmer (Zada) Keyser, of Stanley, Mrs. William (Lessie) Hilliard, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth) Hilliard, of Stanley, Mrs. Lloyd (Flora) Painter, of Stanley, and Mrs. Sadie Laconia, of Shenandoah. Three brothers, Isaac, Journey and Levi Lucas, of Shenandoah also survive.
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The funeral services was held on Sunday afternoon from St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Ingham with the Rev. Dennis Whittle in charge, assisted by Elder E.L. Cave.
Friends paying their last tribute numbered several hundred. Interment was in the McAlister Cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Friday 8 Mar 1940
Death of JOSEPH HILLIARDS
Joseph Hilliards, aged 34 years, passed away in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 6, at an early hour in the morning.
Mr. Hilliards suffered a fall on Friday, March 1, and had since been confined to his home at Honeyville until he was removed to the hospital. He was the son of James and Annie Hilliard, of Ingham. He had been a resident of the Honeyville section for the past ten years. For a number of years he had been employed as a section laborer on the N. & W. near Berryville. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainment.
In the year 1922 Mr. Hilliards was married to Miss Mabel Turner in Hagerstown, Maryland. To this union were born the following children, who survived with his wife: Carleton, Marie, Adolph, William, Layton, Lillard and Joyce Ann. A brother, Tom, of Ingham, and the following sisters survive: Mrs. Ermon (Florence) Painter, of Ingham; Mrs. Forest (Mary) Nauman, of Stanley, and Miss Pearl Hilliards, of Ingham.
The funeral services will be held today, Friday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in the Comer Church with the Reverends Ernest Cave and J.W. Henderson in charge of the services. Interment will take place in the McAlister Cemetery at Comertown.
Page News & Courier, Friday 31 Jul 1942
Particulars of Mrs. Hinton's Death in Pennsylvania (MRS. HILDA HINTON)
Many friends in Luray and throughout Page county will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Hilda Lamb Hinton, wife of Walter Hinton, at her home in Coatsville, Pa., on Sunday of last week.
Though a native of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Hinton had made many visits to this section. Her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hinton, who live two miles northwest of Luray.
... About twenty years ago Walter Hinton and Miss Hilda Lamb were married- and since that time the couple have been living in the Pennsylvania county where her death occurred. During the time that Mr. Hinton has been living in Coatsville he has been engaged in the carpentering and allied businesses...
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The funeral was held in Coatesville on Wednesday afternoon of last week, the services being conducted by a minister of the Methodist Church, the interment taking place in a cemetery of that city...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 17 Dec 1940
Death of MRS. VIRGINIA HINTON
Mrs. Virginia Hinton, age 84 years died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jack Higgs, in Baltimore, Md., on Saturday night, Dec. 14.
Mrs. Hinton had been a life long resident of Shenandoah and had gone to Baltimore just eight weeks ago to spend the winter with her daughter. Her husband, Moses Hinton, preceded her in death 38 years ago. She had been ill or in poor health for thirty years, but the immediate cayse of her death was pneumonia. Mrs. Hinton was a devout member of the Pentecostal Church and was highly respected in the community. She was the daughter of the late John and Lydia Comer. Two sons, Wilmer and David, died during the flue epidemic in 1918. Two other sons, Emil and Carlton, are living in Warren, Ohio, and one daughter (Mamie) Mrs. Jack Higgs, in Baltimore. She is also survived by two brothers, John and Isaac Comer, of Comertown. Her deceased brothers and sisters are, Mrs. Jane McAlister, Mrs. Joe (Franie) McDaniels, and Mrs. Christina (Martin) Lucas, George, James, Jacob, Andrew, Samuel and Phillip. Her body was brought to Shenandoah for interment in the Jacob Comer burying ground. The services will be conducted by J.W. Henderson, George Stanley and Rev. Jerry Osgood today (Tuesday) at 2:00 at the Mission Church.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 3 Feb 1942
Death of MRS. PAUL HITT
Mrs. Eliza Jane Hitt, age 73, wife of Paul Hitt, of Elkton, died at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
She was the daughter of William and Mary Hitt, of Page County, and had lived for many years in Elkton where she had many friends. She was a member of the United Brethren Church.
She is survived by her husband, four sons, Neil C. Hitt, Richmond, Tony Hitt, Elkton; Dewey Hitt, Luray; Floyd Hitt, Philadelphia; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Gooden, Elkton; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Stanley, Shenandoah; Mrs. John Higgs, Newport; Mrs. Emma Phillips, Cleveland; Mrs. L.F. Turner, Hagerstown, and one brother, John Hitt, Newport.
Brief funeral services were held from the Brill Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. Floyd Brill officiating. Burial was in the Elk Run Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 25 Oct 1940
WILLIAM HOAK Dies From Paralytic Stroke
Thomas William Hoak, 63, well known farmer of this county, living on the Luray-Ida road; six miles east of Luray, died at a late hour Wednesday evening, following a stroke of paralysis sustained while he was working in the foothills of the mountains not far from his home...
His death occurred in the Luray hospital; physicians saying it was due to a paralytic stroke.
Mr. Hoak was a son of the late David Newton Hoak and Catherine Printz on the latter's late farm the son having resided in a dwelling he owned. This building was separate from the Newton Hoak home. The daughter, Miss Anna Hoak, has been residing with her father, her mother for many years being a patient in one of the State hospitals. Mrs. Hoak was a daughter of the late John M. Woodward.
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... Some time ago he bought the farm formerly belonging to his brother-in-law, D.M. Woodward, now living in Frederick county, Md. The deceased is a brother of Siram and Clarence Hoak and James Hoak, deceased...NEED REST OF ARTICLE
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Dec 1943
Death of MRS. DELLA KNIGHT HOLMES
The many friends of Mrs. Della Knight Holmes were distressed to hear of her death Sunday morning, Nov. 28th, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg... Short services will be held at Bradley's Funeral Home today at 2:00 p.m., with Dr. Ray Smith officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The deceased was born about 78 years ago in Luray, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Angeline Knight. Fifty years ago she was married to J.B. Holmes by the Rev. Milbourne. She was a life long member of the Main Street Baptist Church, having been baptized by Rev. Milbourne. Her deceased sisters are: Mrs. Samuel (Louella) Ruth, of Cascade, Md., and Mrs. John (Enzora) Campbell, of Wilmington, Del., and her half-sisters are: Mrs. Mary Williams and Mrs. Ada Flinn.
She is survived by the following children: Oscar E. Holmes, Chester, Pa., Mrs. Ben (Viola) Seekford, of Washington, D.C., Vernon L. Holmes, Buckingham, Quebec, Canada... One brother, A.F. Knight, of Buena Vista, Va., and the following grandchildren also survive: Oscar Edwin Holmes, Jr., Mrs. John (Rebecca) Rothgeb, Vernon Holmes, Jr., Page H. Seekford, Tommy Holmes and Frances Holmes...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Nov 1942
Death of HENRY A.W. HOLMES
The many friends of Henry A.W. Holmes were grieved to hear of his death on Sunday night, November the 15th, at 11:30 o’clock. He was 83 years old.
Mr. Holmes was the son of the late Hiram and Elizabeth Holmes and was born Sept. 27th, 1859 in the Kimball neighborhood and has lived all of his life in and around Luray.
Mr. Holmes taught school for eighteen years in Page county and was employed at the Luray Tannery for a number of years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, having joined the church when a young boy. He served his church faithfully as Superintendent of the Sunday School and as deacon and teacher.
In addition to his wife, who before marriage, was Miss Annie Smeltzer, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H.J. (Sina) Hilliard and Miss Angie Holmes; also one sister, Miss Mollie Holmes, survives. One son, Elmer, passed away in Marshal, Texas, twelve years ago. There are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November the 18th, at 4 o’clock at the home with Rev. F.E. Dufford, of the Lutheran Church in charge, assisted by Rev. Ray Smith, of the Baptist Church. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery…
Page News & Courier, Friday 13 Sep 1940
Death of MRS. ANNA MAYES HOPKINS
Mrs. Anna Mayes Hopkins, aged 74, died at her home in Stanley, Va., Tuesday night. She was the wife of William Mayes, retired, and a native of Page County. Her parents were Sarah Price and Frank Mayes of the Stanley section. She and her husband had only resided in Stanley for the last four years, having lived in Philadelphia for nearly fifty years.
A short service will be held at her home in Stanley, conducted by Rev. G.H. Tyler, Methodist minister. Her body will be shipped for interment to Philadelphia to the home of her daughter, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Leyrer. The deceased is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Charley Painter, of Mud Pike section, and two brothers, F.L. and Ed. Mayes, of Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 May 1943
Death of ANNIE L. HOUSDEN
Mrs. Annie L. Housden, widow of Perry Housden, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, May 21st, at 8:00 a.m. in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital after an illness of about nine days.
A daughter of the late Harden Alger and Kate Pettit Alger, the deceased was born on Christmas Eve 1870 and had reached the age of 72 years, 4 months and 27 days at the time of her death. About thirty -eight years ago she joined the Brethren Church...
... She was twice married. Her first husband was Tom Price, by whom she had three children. One son, E.V. Price, of Knoxville, Md., survives. Perry Housden was her second husband. He preceded her in death in 1931. The children born to this marriage are: Kelly W. Housden and Mrs. Lloyd (Alberta) Hilliards, both of Shepherdstown, W.Va., and Misses Effie Rebecca and Essie Refina Housden, at home. Five children: Artie Price, James Price, Grover T. Housden, Charles E. Housden and Mrs. Alice Rachael Alger, are deceased. Surviving also are sixteen grandchildren two great grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: Mac Alger, James Alger and Early V. Alger, all of near Stanley, Mrs. Carrie Granigen, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Lonnie E. Woodward, of Madison County.
Last rites were held on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Leak's Chapel with Rev. Ausby Cubbage officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 17 Jun 1941
Death of OTIS C. HOUSDEN
The entire community was shocked and grieved on Sunday of this week to learn of the sudden death of Otis C. Housden, 59, prominent farmer of the Honeyville section. His body was found by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Housden, in the barn on his farm about ten a.m., two hours after he had last been seen by his family. Although Mr. Housden came to death by his own hand no motive could be advanced for the act...
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Highly successful, Mr. Housden was one of the first Page County farmers to adopt the more modern methods of cultivation. He was energetic and versatile and was considered one of the leading agriculturists in this section. Several of his sons now cultivate some of the most prosperous farms in the county.
Mr. Housden was a devoted and conscientous worker in the Christian Church at Newport...
He was born in the Honeyville section in 1882, the son of Tassell and Betty Housden, both deceased. He attended the schools of Page County. When quite young he married Miss Elsie Kibler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kibler, who survives him together with eleven children. They are Mrs. Luther (Brownie) Burner, of Luray, Mrs. Humie (Pauline) Kite, of Honeyville, Mrs. B.C. (Trilla) MacDaniel, of Baltimore, Mrs. Carlton (Vista) Shenk, of Stanley, Miss Thelma Housden, of Washington, D.C., Roy Housden, of Newport News, Miss Minnie Housden, at home, Leonard Housden, of Honeyville, Roland Housden, of Stanley, Gilbert Housden, of Newport News and Wilson Housden, of Stanley. Surviving brothers and sisters are L.O. Housden, of Stanley, George W. Housden, of Honeyville, Mrs. Harvey (Minnie) Kibler, of Honeyville, Mrs. Ben (Bessie) Dovel, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Robert (Dellie) Housden, of Honeyville.
Last rites will take place today (Tuesday) at eleven a.m. at the Leaksville Christian Church with the Rev. R.E. Newton, assisted by Rev. L.A. Wertz, in charge of obsequies. Burial will take place in the cemetery at the Leaksville Church.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 26 Mar 1940
ROBERT CLINE HOUSDEN
The entire community of Stanley was grieved over the passing of Robert Cline Housden, a lifelong resident of the Stanley and vicinity section. He was a man, when in good health, to be out and about his business and led a very active life. He was much interested in community and civic affairs.
Mr. Housden had been in failing health for some years and had been under the care of a physician and had been under treatment at different intervals at the R.M. Hospital at Harrisonburg.
He passed away at his home near Stanley on Saturday afternoon, March 23, about 3:30 at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 5 days. His death is the result of a complication of diseases extending over a period of the past six months.
He was the son of the late James and Sidney Ann Alger Housden, both of the Newport section. Mr. Housden married Delsie Housden in August 1898 and to this union were born the following children who survive with their mother: Vernon Housden, of Luray; Clarence Housden, of Stanley; Mrs. Beulah Eaton of Warsaw, Ohio; Mrs. Zettie Seekford, of Falling Waters, W.Va.; Mrs. Mabel Mauck, Moraca, Pa.; Bernard Housden, of Luray; Herman Housden, of Stanley; Bobby Housden, of Luray; Mrs. Eltie Keefer, of Moraca, Pa.; Mrs. Zula Huffman, of Stanley, and Misses Edna and Mary Housden at home. Thirty five grandchildren also survive.
He was a faithful member and loyal supporter of the Church of the Brethren.
The funeral was held from the Leak’s Chapel Church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 with Elders Long and Joseph Foster, of Bridgewater assisting the Reverend E.L. Cave with the services. Interment took place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Jul 1943
Death of ALBERT SOLON HUFFMAN
Last rites were held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Brick Church at Grove Hill for Albert Solon Huffman, 82 years, 4 days of age who passed away in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Wednesday night, July 14th.
Albert Solon Huffman was born on July 10th, 1861 at Grove Hill and was the only son of the late Albert Huffman and Mary Jane Strole Huffman. Born in the midst of the Civil War, he did not have great educational advantages as these were reconstruction days. His early schooling was attained in the local school, at that time located about three quaters of a mile west of the Brick Church.
The deceased was confirmed a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church on October 20, 1877...
As a farmer...
At the age of twenty he married Miss Louvenia Florence Dovel, the daughter of the late Adam and Diana Shuler Dovel...
To this union were born four children; all of whom survive: Siram M. Huffman, Willie A. Huffman, Mrs. T.A. (Mary) Foltz and Mrs. Nathan (Eva) Long, all of Page County. Mrs. Huffman passed away six years ago.
His second wife, Mrs. Bessie Keyser Huffman, whom he married about three years ago, survive shim. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Polly Ann Coffman, of Stanley. There are also twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren surviving. His deceased sisters are: Mrs. Charles T. Keyser and Mrs. Berryman Keyser.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. A.L. Boliek assisted by Rev. W.J. Whitesell, both having been close friends of the deceased.
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The interment was in the Cemetery at the church, it being only a short distance from where he was born.
Page News & Courier, Friday 16 Feb 1940
MRS. EVA ANN HUFFMAN Dies
Mrs. Eva Ann Huffman, after an illness of two weeks, passed away at the home of her son, Vernon Huffman, on Wednesday, February 14, at an early hour in the morning. Death was attributed to congestion of the lungs and flu. She was in her eighty fifth year.
Mrs. Huffman was the wife of the late Charles S. Huffman, of Newport, this county and was the daughter of Noah and Mary Kite Foltz, also of this county. She was married to Mr. Huffman in 1873 and to this union the following children were born: James W. Huffman, Vernon Huffman, Mrs. John Strickler, and Mrs. Newton Varner, of this section; Mrs. E.A. Ryman, of Maurertown, Va.; Mrs. Harpet Strickler, also of this section. Mrs. E.H. Jorden and Mrs. John D. Hershberger, are deceased. The brothers and sister surviving are Jack and Grant Foltz, of Illinois, Mrs. Bettie Louderback, of Newport and Mrs. Margaret Wilson, also of Newport.
The funeral will be held from the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren today, Friday, at 11 a.m. with her pastor, the Rev. Henry C. Eller, in charge of the services. Interment will take place in the chruch cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Jun 1942
Death of FRANK W. HUFFMAN
The death of Frank W. Huffman, highly respected citizen of Leaksville, on Friday afternoon, June 19, at his home in Marksville came as a great shock to his many friends and relatives. Mr. Huffman, whose health had not been good for the past several years, was taken suddenly worse only a short while ago...
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Frank W. Huffman was born on November 8, 1878 at the old Huffman homeplace south of Luray, He was a son of the late Isaac and Rachael Jenkins Huffman, of Page. He spent his entire life here and following his schooling took up farming. Besides taking care of his own farm he also helped care for those of many other families near his home.
His wife, who survives him, was before her marriage Miss Hortense Southard. They were married on February 22, 1899.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Willis (Virginia) Burner, of Washington, D.C. The only other member of his family surviving is a brother, Joseph W. Huffman, of Leaksville. Deceased sisters and brother are: Mrs. J.B. Kite, Mrs. Thomas Dovel, Mrs. Charlie Sours and J.Walter Huffman, all of near Leaksville.
The funeral services was conducted on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 from the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church with Rev. R.E. Newton officiating, assisted by Rev. F.T. Fulcher. Interment took place in the Leaksville Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 18 Jul 1941
HERBERT HUFFMAN Dies In Silver Spring, Md.
Herbert L. Huffman, who will be remembered by many of Page's older residents, died at his home in Silver Spring, Md., on Tuesday, July 15th, following an illness of nearly a year. His demise is the first one in his family in nearly 20 years.
Mr. Huffman was the son of the late Isaac and Loretta Strickler Huffman, and was born in the Naked Creek section of the county, 70 years ago on July 15th. Mr. and Mrs. Huffman later moved to Luray and resided about a mile north of town for many years.
When a young man the deceased left Luray and went to Washington, D.C., later settling in Maryland, where he was employed as policeman at Blue Plains Home for the Aged for 15 years, having retired last year. He also served as a clerk to the Board of Public Welfare for several years. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Carrie Hockman, who died about 1902. The following children survive this marriage: Clarence Huffman, who now is in Peru, S.A., Howard Huffman, of Hagerstown, Md., Charlie Huffman, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Clarence (Virginia) Tharpe, of Portland, Maine. Mr. Huffman's second wife, Mrs. Susie Thompson Huffman, survives him.
He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: James W. Huffman, of Mechanic Street, Luray, Malloy Huffman, of Arlington, Va., Misses Lula and Nina Huffman, of Luray, Mrs. John (Bertie) Atwood, of Rileyville, Mrs. Perciville (Nettie) Grant, of Toms River, N.J., and Mrs. Fred (Eunice) Mason, of Groveland, Fla.
Last rites for the deceased took place yesterday from his late home in Silver Spring at 2:00 p.m. with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery of that city.
Page News & Courier, Friday 28 Mar 1941
J. WALTER HUFFMAN Dead
The community was deeply shocked on Tuesday of this week to learn of the death of J. Walter Huffman, prominent farmer of the upper Mill Creek section. Mr. Huffman, 72 years of age, suffered from a complication of diseases and was taken after a three weeks illness. Last rites will take place today at 2 p.m. at the Leaksville Christian Church with burial in the Leaksville cemetery.
A teacher in the Page County schools for over forty years, Mr. Huffman was well known in this county and in Northern Virginia. He was a justice of the peace for about ten years and had been engaged in farming for most of his life…
Mr. Huffman was born May 18th, 1868 in the upper Mill Creek section near Long’s Store, the son of Isaac and Rachael (Jenkins) Huffman. At the time of his death he owned and was residing on the old Isaac Huffman home place, one of the most fertile farms in the upper Mill Creek section. He was a life-long member of the Leaksville Christian Church where he was a valuable and concentrated member. He married Miss Virgie Rothgeb who passed this life about a year ago. To this union were born three children, two of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Noah F. (Pearl) Painter, of Leaksville, and Mrs. James F. (Eva) Bumgardner, of Hagerstown, Md. Ina Huffman died in 1924. Two grandchildren, Richard and Page Painter, also survive.
Surviving brothers are Joseph W. Huffman, a school teacher of Leaksville, and Frank W. Huffman, farmer of Marksville. Deceased are three sisters, Mrs. Jacob (Lavinia) Kite, Mrs. Thomas W. (Fannie) Dovel, and Mrs. C.S. (Emma) Sours…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Dec 1942
JOSEPH W. HUFFMAN Passes in 79th Year
Joseph W. Huffman, 78, prominent citizen of the Upper Mill Creek section near Leaksville, after an illness lasting several months, passed this life last evening at 7:45 p.m. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements had not been completed.
Mr. Huffman was one of the best known and respected school teachers ever known in Page County. He served in this capacity for fifty years and throughout his life showed an intense interest in education and public advancement. Although he has been in retirement for some time he never ceased to take an active part in public life. He has been in declining health for more than a year.
He was a loyal and devout member of the Stanley Baptist Church.
He was a son of Isaac and Rachael Huffman, of Page County. He is survived by his wife, Annie Rothgeb Huffman, and five children: Mrs. Frank (Irene) Kite, Mrs. Albert (Anna) Black and Robert Huffman, of Luray; Mrs. John Rachael Miller, of Leaksville, and Mrs. Edward (Frances) Long, of Stanley. There is one deceased son, Paul. The following are deceased sisters and brothers: J. Walter Huffman, Frank Huffman, Mrs. Fannie Dovel, Mrs. Emma Sours and Mrs. Lovenia Kite.
A more complete account of Mr. Huffman’s death will be given in our next issue.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 Dec 1942
Last Rites Held for JOSEPH W. HUFFMAN
One of the largest gathering to attend a funeral in Page County for many months was present on Christmas Day when last rites were conducted for Joseph W. Huffman, retired County school teacher who passed away at his home on Upper Mill Creek near Leaksville on Wednesday, December 23rd, at 7:45 p.m.
Mr. Huffman, who was in his 78th year, was one of the county’s outstanding teachers for fifty-five years. He was a member of the Stanley Baptist Church.
The funeral, which was conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Christmas Day, from the Leaksville Congregational Christian Church, was in charge of Rev. R.E. Newton. He was assisted by Rev. E.E. Sumpter, of Shenandoah, and Elder J.B. Jenkins, of Stanley. Interment was in the Leaksville Cemetery…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Sep 1949
Death of MRS. JOSEPH HUFFMAN
The announcement of the death of Mrs. Annie Huffman, 78, at her home in Leaksville, on Friday morning, Sept. 23, at eight o’clock, brought much sorrow to her many friends in this community and elsewhere.
A daughter of the late Solomon D. and Betsy Ann Rothgeb, she was born and reared in the Leaksville section of Page County.
Her husband, Jos. W. Huffman, for many years a prominent teacher in the public schools of Page County preceded her in death in 1942.
Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Frank (Irene) Kite, of Luray, Va., Mrs. John D. (Rachel) Miller, of Leaksville, Mrs. Edward (Frances) Long, of Stanley, Va., and Mrs. Albert (Anna) Black, of Luray, Va., and one son, Robert D. Huffman, County Clerk, of Luray, Va.
Also surviving are six granddaughters: Misses Betty Jane Kite, Mary Frances Long, Julia Belle and Sallie Lane Huffman, and Sue and Judith Black.
She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Geo. W. Rothgeb, of Luray, Va., William J. Rothgeb, of Leaksville, Va., Mrs. W.H. (Emma) Keyser, of near Luray, Va., Mrs. E. Lena Rothgeb, of the Mill Creek section, and Miss Della Rothgeb, of Leaksville, Va.
Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. R.E. Newton on Saturday afternoon at four o’clock with interment in the Leaksville cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 17 May 1940
DEATHS
Death Claims MRS. VIRGIE M. HUFFMAN
Mrs. Virgie M. Huffman, wife of J. Walter Huffman, of the Leaksville section, passed away at her home on Tuesday night of this week, May 14, about 9 p.m. at the age of 72 years. Mrs. Huffman had been in failing health for several years and had been confined to her bed for sometime… She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Rothgeb, also of Page County.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Huffman is survived by the following children, Mrs. Noah Painter, of Leaksville and Mrs. James Bumgardner, of Hagerstown, Md. The surviving sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Joseph Huffman, Mrs. W.H. Keyser, Mrs. Lena Rothgeb and Miss Della Rothgeb, all of the Leaksville section and George W. Rothgeb, of Luray and W.J. Rothgeb, of the Leaksville section.
She was a member of the Christian Church, at Leaksville from which edifice her funeral was conducted yesterday, Thursday, at 2:30 with the Reverends Billy Andes of Durham, N.C., assisted by R.E. Newton, in charge of the services.
Interment took place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 15 Jul 1941
Death of CHARLES LAUCK HUGHES
Charles Lacuk Hughes, 60 years, 7 months and one day of age, died at his home near Redman’s store in the Blainesville neighborhood, last Friday, following an illness that has extended over a period of several years. About a year ago he was a patient in the Harrisonburg hospital where he received temporary relief from a malignant disease. For the last several months his health has been failing rapidly.
There was hardly a more useful man in Page county than Lauck Hughes. He was a carpenter, tinner, a bricklayer, a stonemason and has done considerable plastering work. His various callings always kept his services in demand. He was honest, hardworking and dependable.
He is survived by three children, Edward and Miss Margaret Hughes, who live at home, and Thomas Hughes, who lives in Washington, D.C. His surviving sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Sallie Campbell, of Luray; Mrs. Maude Getz, of Hagerstown, Md.; Hunter Hughes, of Shenandoah, and George Hughes, of Luray, who works on the H.E. Wakeman farm.
The deceased was the son of the later Herman Hughes, years ago a well known worker for many farmers on the Hawksbill and other parts of the county. His burial took place on Saturday near his home. The funeral services which were in charge of Rev. H.C. Eller who was assisted by Rev. H.E. Wakeman and Rev. I.I. Jenkins, were held from the Blainesville Baptist Church.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1943
Death of HUNTER HUGHES
Hunter Hughes, age 54 years, died at his home in the northern suburbs of Shenandoah on Monday evening, October 25, 1943, after an illness of two years.
Mr. Hughes suffered a paralytic stroke two years ago and had been an invalid since. He was a valued employee of the Norfolk and Western Railway... He was the son of the late Herman and Lucy Hughes, of Luray, and was born near that town in 1889.
He was a member of the Shenandoah United Brethren Church.
Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Cora Eppard, of Shenandoah, and the following children: William Hughes, of Washington, D.C., John Hughes, at home, Miss Virginia Hughes, at home, and Private Vernon Hughes, of Camp Pickett, Va., and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Campbell, of Luray. Two brothers, Lauck Hughes and Frank Hughes, and one sister, Mrs. Edmonia Aleshire, of Luray, are deceased.
The funeral will be conducted from his late home this afternoon (Thursday) at 2:30, by his pastor, the Rev. P.W. Fisher. Interment will be in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, 26 Apr 1945
PFC. JOHN H. HUGHES Killed in Germany
Pfc. John Herman Hughes, age 26 years, son of Mrs. Cora Eppard Hughes and the late Hunter H. Hughes, was killed in action in Germany on March 29, 1945, according to a telegram recently received by his mother from the War Department.
Pfc. Hughes was born on May 1, 1919, and had spent his life in Shenandoah. He was a graduate of the Shenandoah High School and at the time of his entry into the service he was employed as a brakeman for the N. & W. Railroad.
He entered the service in July, 1944, received his training at Fort McClellan, Ala., spent his furlough at his home in Shenandoah in December, and sailed in January, 1945.
His father preceded him in death in October, 1943, after having been an invalid for almost three years.
He was a member of the First Christian Church and is survived by his mother and two brothers, Pvt. Vernon Hughes, in Germany, who has been slightly wounded, and William Hughes, of Washington, D.C., and one sister, Miss Virginia Hughes at home...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Dec 1942
Death of “WASH” HURT
George Washington Hurt, an aged citizen of the county, according to the best available information from Lester Biedler, on whose farm he has been living for a number of years, that he was in the neighborhood of 75 years of age, died on Wednesday morning. He had been in ill health for a number of years, though a few days ago was believed to show sings of improvement.
There is a question as to where he was born, though there is a consensus of opinion that it was on Tanner’s Ridge in this county. Some, however, say he was born near the headwaters of the Rapidan River in Madison county and that he has been living in Page for something like forty years.
He had been married twice, his first wife being Miss “Sis” Breeden, daughter of the late “Sid” Breeden. She has been dead probably eighteen or twenty years. His last wife was Miss Polly Hurt, a daughter of Charles Hurt, of Madison county. She survives her husband. There were no children by either marriage.
Mr. Hurt worked for farmers on the Hawksbill and on Mill Creek. Before engaging in this kind of work he was a stonemason, a calling in which he was an expert.
Short funeral services will be held at the grave in the Modesitt burial ground today (Thursday) at 11:00 a.m. The services will probably be in charge of the Rev. Gird Cave, of the Comertown section of the county. The Modesitt graveyard is on the headwaters of Mill Creek, a short distance west of the home of Bernard Spitler.
“Wash” Hurt, in former times, was custodian of hundreds of cattle that in summer were kept in the Blue Ridge on grazing area. He looked after the welfare of the cattle with a fidelity that was refreshing and commendable. He was a “physician” for sick and snake-bitten cattle. He knew the difference of the gingle of many cow bells, known who was the owned of the animals carrying this signal. In falls of the year when he was guarding cattle he also gathered vast amounts of chestnuts and as winter came on and the cattle were brought from the mountains Mr. Hurt would sell his chestnuts at many Page county stores and also in Luray. The memory of “Wash” Hurt will long abide with the descendents of the Longs, the Biedlers, the Koontzes, the Spitlers, the Brubakers and the Brumbacks, who in former times had vast grazing tracts of land along the crest and sides of the Blue Ridge in Page, Madison and Greene counties. The honorable, hard-working man will be missed by many.
Page News & Courier, Friday 27 Feb 1942
Death of EDWARD L. HUTCHINSON
Residents of Marksville and surrounding neighborhoods received with much sorrow news of the death of Edward L. Hutchinson, aged citizen of that section, on Wednesday morning of this week about 6:30 at his home...
Although having been a farmer all of his life, Mr. Hutchinson was considered an authority on many subjects...
The deceased was born on August 3, 1866 and had reached the age of 75 years, 6 months and 22 days at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Phillip and Clarinda Ann Grayson Hutchinson, of this county. His wife, who preceded him in death in 1927, was the former Mary Ella Henderson, of this county.
The following daughters survive: Mrs. Mabel Rodgers, of Bardane, W.Va., Mrs. Alice Sharitz, of Wytheville, Va., and Mrs. Louise Grim, of Stanley. There are also five surviving grand children.
He was the last member of his family, his deceased brothers and sisters being Allen Hutchinson, of Stanley, Will Hutchinson, of Portsmouth, and Mrs. John L. Koontz, of Stanley.
Last rites will take place today (Friday) at 2:00 p.m. from Graves Chapel with Rev. W.J. Whitesell, of Stanley, in charge of the services. Interment will take place in the Graves Chapel cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 May 1941
Death of IRA ALLEN HUTCHINSON
Ira Allen Hutchinson, 73, of Stanley, Va., passed this life yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of his son, Frederick Hutchinson, Mr. Hutchinson had been ill for the last ten months and had been given every medical attention at several hospitals. He spent the last ten weeks of his life at the home of his son, Frederick Hutchinson and prior to that he had lived a year or more with his nephew, Harry Hutchinson, both of Stanley.
Mr. Hutchinson was born in the Marksville district the son of Philip and Clara Grayson Hutchinson. He became a carpenter and painter and was in demand because of his splendid work. He married Miss Annie Lee Bailey, of Pine Grove, and they resided there for a number of years. To this union one son was born, Frederick Lee Hutchinson, who has employment in Washington, D.C., but whose family lives in Stanley.
He is survived by his wife and son and three grandchildren, Herbert Allen, 14 years, Philip, 7 years and Frances Calvin 7 months, and one brother, Edward Hutchinson, of Stanley. There was one sister, deceased, Mrs. Dora Koontz, of Stanley, and two brothers, John Hutchinson, of Stanley, and Dr. Wilbur Hutchinson, of Norfolk.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Graves Chapel, conducted by Rev. J.B. Jenkins. All arrangements were made by Tucker’s Funeral home.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 May 1945
Death of an Infant (ALICE MAY JENKINS)
Rev. F.E. Dufford conducted services Tuesday afternoon at Morning Star church for Alice May Jenkins, 14 day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis Jenkins, of the Jewell Hollow section. The baby was born on May 7th.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 May 1945
Tragic Death of C.W. JENKINS
Charles W., son of the late F.M. and Annie M. Jenkins of Stanley met his death on Sunday, April 29 about one o'clock p.m. while preparing dynamite for use the following day.
He was employed as a fence builder by A.E. Bowman near Hagerstown, Maryland.
No one was at home on the farm, the accident was not reported until several hours afterwards when an employee came in to do the evening chores.
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Dr. Jack H. Beachly, acting medical examiner gave a verdict of accidental death.
The funeral was held Wednesday, May 2 from the A.K. Coffman Funeral Home in Hagerstown.
Mr. Jenkins is survived by 4 sons: Charles Jr., Elmer, Carson and Fletcher, of Baltimore, Maryland, and 4 daughters, Mrs. Florence Dishong, of Baltimore, Mrs. Zula Hull, Mrs. Eva Stottlemwer and Mrs. Ivae Daugherty, of Hagerstown, twenty-seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; also one sister: Mrs. I.I. Coffman, of Hagerstown, and one brother, B.R. Jenkins, of Takoma Park, Maryland.
His wife, Mary Elizabeth Knight Jenkins passed away about ten years ago.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Nov 1942
Death of MRS. DAISY ADELINE JENKINS
Mrs. Daisy Adeline Jenkins, aged 57 years, 2 months and 27 days, passed away at her home on Tanner’s Ridge on Saturday morning, November 21st, at 8:40, following a long siege of illness.
The deceased was born the daughter of Eliza Cave Offenbacker and the late Emanuel Offenbacker, of this county, on August 25th, 1885. She attended the county schools and was baptized in the Methodist faith. She was always ready to lend a helping hand…
Her husband, Boss Jenkins, whom she married when a young girl, survives her with the following children: Mrs. Clarence Meadows, Raymond Jenkins, Billy Jenkins, Mahlon Jenkins and Misses Myrtle and Helen Jenkins. She also leaves twelve grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Dick and John Offenbacker, Mrs. I.N. Weakley, Mrs. I.N. Breeden, Mrs. Bob Meadows and Mrs. Viola Neece. The funeral was conducted from the Episcopal Mission at Tanner’s Ridge on Monday afternoon of this week with the Rev. R.H. Lee officiating. Interment was in the Thomas graveyard near the mission.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jan 1943
Death of MRS. ELICK JENKINS
Word has been received in Luray of the death of Mrs. Lillie Jenkins, a native of Page County, at her home in the Franklintown neighborhood of Jefferson county, W.Va.
Mrs. Jenkins, a daughter of the late Mrs. Martha and David Nichols, was about 57 years of age. She was born in the Ida neighborhood of this county, for sometime residing on the Brokenback River in Madison county and for the last twelve or thirteen years has been residing in Jefferson county where her husband was a farm tenant. The Jenkins home on Brokenback River was located in one of the dark pockets of the Blue Ridge, midway between Skyland and Old Rag Mountain.
Eleck Jenkins was a native of Madison county, but there was scarcely a farmhouse in Page where he was not known. He was a famous horse-buyer and a horse-trader throughout this region and in almost all parts of the Shenandoah Valley and had many friends in the Hawksbill Valley south of Luray.
In addition to her husband Mrs. Jenkins is survived by the following sons: Harry Jenkins, Wheeler Jenkins, "Housie" Jenkins, Cecil Jenkins, Roy and Charley Jenkins. She is also survived by three daughters, whose names are unknown. The mother of Mrs. Jenkins before marriage to David Nichols was Miss Martha Buracker, a daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth Buracker of Page county. The burial took place near her home in Jefferson county.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jun 1943
Death of MRS. FANNIE BELL JENKINS
Mrs. Fannie Bell Jenkins, 65, passed away at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Monday at 11:30 p.m., after having been a patient there for about ten days for treatment to a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Jenkins, a resident of Marksville, this county, was a highly esteemed lady, and was the wife of Isaac Lester Jenkins, a farmer of that section. The couple resided on the Ed Hutcheson place on the Jordan Hollow Road.
Fannie Bell Berrey was born on February 14, 1878 in the same neighborhood in which she was living prior to her death. She was the daughter of the late James and Virinde Berrey.
The deceased leaves four children: Misses Bessie Lee and Elizabeth Jenkins and Bud Leonard Jenkins, of Marksville, and Howard C. Jenkins, of Luray. Three brothers also survive: David C. Berrey, Phillip H. Berrey and Frank Berrey, all of Stanley. One brother, Ashby Berrey, of Charles Town, W.Va., is deceased.
Last rites will take place today (Thursday) from her late home at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. G.A. Cave officiating. Interment will be in the Yager cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 5 Jun 1942
(REV. ISAAC ISAIAH JENKINS)
Rev. Isaac Isaiah Jenkins, beloved pastor of a number of colored churches in and outside of Page County, of Blainesville, died suddenly on Wednesday morning of this week about 8 o’clock at his home at the age of 62. Although he had been troubled with high blood pressure for sometime he was not confined to his bed and had been able to carry on his work…
The deceased was born in the Blainesville neighborhood on September 10, 1879. He was the son of the late Rev. John W. and Charlotte Frances Jenkins. He was educated for the ministry at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Although he had been preaching since he was seventeen years of age he was not ordained until 1908. He preached his first sermon in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Blainesville. He spent his entire life in Page and Augusta county with the exception of his three years as pastor of a church in Hagerstown and four years in Martinsburg, W.Va.
At the time of his death Rev. Jenkins was pastor of the following churches: St. John’s Baptist Church, Luray; Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Blainesville; St. John’s Baptist Church of Salem, Page County; Cochrans Chapel, Brookwooed, Augusta County, and Central Union Baptist Church of Craigsville, Augusta County.
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Besides his wife, Minnie V. Jenkins, he is survived by the following children: Rita E. Fleming, of Washington, D.C.; Grave V. Thornton, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Marie L. Walker, of New York City; Arnetta F. Harris, of Detroit, Mich.; Mary E. Chinn, of Arlington, Va.; P.F.C. Oren C. Jenkins, of Fort Sill, Okla., and Rev. John D. Jenkins, pastor of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Winchester. There are also eight grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive: W.A. Jenkins, Washington, D.C.; John R. Jenkins, Elyria, Ohio; B.A. Jenkins, Blainesville, David C. Jenkins, McKeesport, Pa.; Myrtle Redman, Blainesville, Fannie Hardy, Elyria O.; and Eliza Marshall, Overland, Ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at Blainesville. The ministers of the Bracket-Morrell Baptist Association of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland will have charge of the services. Interment will be in the Blainesville Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 5 Mar 1940
Death of ISRAEL JENKINS
Israel Jenkins, born May 31, 1869, died at his home in Fox Hollow, in Marksville district, on March 3rd. He was a member of one of the oldest families in Page county and was a man highly esteemed by all who knew him. For many years he was a caretaker of cattle in the Blue Ridge for farmers of this county, and was loyal to all the trusts imposed on him. His family was a large one. His father was the late “Ned” Jenkins, who followed the same pursuits as those pursued by the son, Israel Jenkins lived his mountain life in a way that commanded the respected of all who knew hem. He was peaceable, law-abiding and left an example, worthy of emulation. His mother before marriage was the former Miss Dempy Weakley, of this county, member of a family that was associated with our early history. His widow, Mrs. Mary Jenkins, survives in addition to several children.
The burial will take place today in the old Buracker graveyard in the neighborhood.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 May 1946
Death of MRS. JENKINS. (JANIA)
Mrs. Jania Catherine Jenkins, 88, widely known woman of the Marksville neighborhood, died last Friday, May 3, at 6 a.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital, following an illness of about two years.
Mrs. Jenkins was a daughter of the late Morgan and Martha Taylor Price, who have been dead many years. She was a member of the Graves Chapel Methodist Church, her funeral services taking place there and interment following in the adjacent cemetery. The services were in charge of the Rev. G.H.H. Tyler and Rev. W.J. Whitesell…
Mrs. Jenkins was born September 22, 1857, at the time of her death being 88 years, 5 months and 11 days of age. Her husband was the late Charles L. Jenkins, who preceded her in death several years ago.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Seldon (Minnie) Jenkins, of Stanley, Miss Laura Jenkins, at home, Mrs. Eugene (Hilda) Rhinehart, Winchester, Marvin Jenkins, Harrisonburg, and Mrs. Ward (Lucy) Owens, Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Jul 1945
Death of ELDER JOHN B. JENKINS
Though many of his friends for a long time were aware of his failing health, the death last Friday night about 6:30, of Elder John B. Jenkins, 72, at his home in the Stanley-Marksville neighborhood, is felt as a personal loss to all who knew him. His denomination- The Old School Baptists- of which he had been an honored and able minister for many years… in almost every county of Northern Virginia, where on hundreds of occasions he has preached, in some of them, holding pastorates, building up weak churches and acting as official in annual meetings of Old School Baptist Associations. He has been pastor of many churches in Page and acted as supply where the churches were pastorless. He was recognized as one of the most widely known ministers of his church in many Southern States, extending from Virginia to Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas. In these regions his writings in magazines affiliated with his church were widely read.
“Johhnie Jenkins” as everybody knew him, was a self-made man- minister, farmer, and a hard worker in whatever field he directed his energies… In recent years as death has thinned the ranks of Old School Baptist ministers in Page, additional duties to widely scattered churches have been heaped upon him…
He was born on March 13, 1873, the son of the late William Henry and Fannie Painter Jenkins.
His deceased wife was the former Miss Bessie Dovel, daughter of the late David F. Dovel, member of an old and prominent family of Page. She preceded him in death five years ago. Surviving children are Karl Jenkins, of Stanley, a former well known school teacher of Page; Harry Jenkins, of the Stanley-Leaksville section, and Earl Jenkins, of Washington. Two children died in childhood.
Funeral services were conducted from the Old School Baptist Church at Alma, by Elder Ben. H. Seekford, of Washington, who had known the deceased all his life, having been born in the same neighborhood. Elder Seekford was assisted by Elder J.M. Power, of Martinsburg, W.Va., all his life an intimate friend of the deceased, and Elder Frazier, of Rappahannock County… Interment took place in the Lutheran cemetery at Alma.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 Jan 1942
MAHLON JENKINS Dies Suddenly
Mahlon Jenkins, 48, for some time residing on the D.M. Woodward farm a short distance east of the B.F. Jenkins store at Ida, died at his home suddenly Sunday evening about four o'clock. Physicians who examined the body soon after death said there were indications that Jenkins died of a heart attack. Later, however, Willard Richards, of the Ida section, who is said to have engaged in an altercation with Jenkins last Tuesday inflicting blows on Jenkins, was arrested and is being held in the county jail awaiting the outcome of an autopsy already held and and an inquest this morning.
Mr. Jenkins arrived at his home Sunday morning from Maryland where he had secured work and was preparing to moved to that state, locating at Silver Springs.
It is said that Sunday evening between three and four o'clock Jenkins started across the main road in front of his home, telling his wife he was suffering excruciating pains in his beck, head and shoulders. A physician was called from Luray and by the time the latter arrived death had ensued.
Mahlon Jenkins for a number of years had been residing in different parts of the county, for a long time residing in Jordan Hollow, in Marksville District, later locating in other homes both in Luray and Marksville Districts. Before locating at the Woodward home where he died Mr. Jenkins lived for some time in a tenant house on the John Nichols farm on the Luray-Ida road. From this place he moved to the former D.M. Woodward farm, now oened by Miss Annie Hoak, from whom he rented the place.
His father was the late Elsfie Jenkins, who has been dead many years. For a long time he has been a WPA man of Page County, working on roads and other projects...
A number of years ago he married Miss Essie Taylor, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delan Taylor, who lived on the former Klinehouse place in the Valleyburg neighborhood.
In addition to his widow he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Wilbur Hines, of Gaithersburg, Md.; Mrs. Gladys Cook, of Washington; Nelson, at home; Oletha Jenkins, at home; Randolph, Gloria Ann and Hazel, the baby.
The burial will take place in the Yager graveyard near the home of R.L. Taylor. The funeral services will be held in Bethlehem Church today (Tuesday) at 3:00 p.m., to be conducted by the Rev. M. Ferrell of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jan 1946
Death of MRS. MARY ANNA JENKINS
Mrs. Mary Anna Jenkins, 80 years old, died at her home in the Knight’s Store section Monday, Jan. 21st at 11:00 a.m.
The deceased is the daughter of the late Breston and Margaret Berry Buracker, of Page County. Her husband, Israel Jenkins preceded her in death seven years ago… She was a member of the Methodist church.
She is survived by the following children, Mrs. Virgie Mary Jenkins, Edward Jenkins and Claude Jenkins, of Stanley, Mrs. Julia Ann Purdham, of Winchester, Mrs. Emma Susan Woodward, of Leon, Madison County, Va., and Mrs. Bertha Fellows, of West Virginia. Five children are deceased, Mrs. Effie Buracker, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Vinda Buracker, of Ternesville, W.Va., Walter Jenkins, of Stanley, and two children in infancy. Mrs. Jenkins is also survived by the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Necie Jones, of Stanley, Mrs. Emma Buracker, of Ida, Mrs. Lena Buracker, of Luray, and Phillip Buracker, of Stanley.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 at the home with burial in the Buracker cemetery, Rev. Gird Cave officiated.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 May 1941
ROBERT LEE, Infant Dies (JENKINS)
Robert Lee, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie F. Jenkins, died Thursday, May 15th, at the home of his parents, at Kimball, Va.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2:45 p.m., with the Rev. Joseph Comer officiating. Interment was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 24 Mar 1942
Death of MRS. ROBERT JENKINS
Mrs. Robert Jenkins, highly respected citizen of the Tanner's Ridge section, passed away on Sunday morning about 9:30 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bailey, following an illness of only a few days. Her death is attributed to paralysis and a heart attack.
The deceased was born on June 22, 1872 in this county and was the daughter of Eliza and the late Mann Offenbacker. She was married in early life to Robert Jenkins, a farmer of the Tanner's Ridge section near Pine Grove, who has been dead a number of years.
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Surviving children are: Mrs. Grover (Hattie) Bailey and Mrs. Newton (Polly) Stroope, both of near Tanner's Ridge, Oscar Jenkins, of near Stanley, and Jessie Jenkins, of West Virginia. Besides her mother she is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: John Offenbacker, Dick Offenbacker, Mrs. Bob Meadows, Mrs. Boss Jenkins, Mrs. I.N. Breeden, Mrs. Newton Weakley and Mrs. Will Neece.
Last rites will take place today (Tuesday) from the All Saint's Chapel at Tanner's Ridge with the Rev. R.H. Lee, of Luray, and the Rev. T.E. Shultz, of Hamilton, officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery on the Tanner's Ridge road near Pine Grove...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 24 Sep 1940
Death of MRS. SARAH ELIZABETH JENKINS
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins, 86, died on Saturday of last week at 1:00 p.m. at Piney Woods. Her death is attributed to the infirmities of old age. She was the daughter of the late Henry Buracker, who spent his entire life in Page County. Her husband, Hubert Jenkins, survives her. The deceased leaves no living children. Mrs. Lydia Thomas, of Luray, is her sister.
The last rites for Mrs. Jenkins took place Sunday afternoon at 4:00 in the Adventist Church with the Rev. Peter Hafenmayr, of Luray, officiating.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 8 Oct 1940
Death of WALTER JENKINS
Following an illness of a few days Walter Jenkins, of the Kiblinger Store neighborhood of this county, passed away Thursday, October 3rd, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Shapiro, in Washington, D.C., where he had been visiting for some time. Mr. Jenkins died at the age of 65.
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elgie Jenkins he was born and reared in this county where he was well known and respected by all those who knew him. He followed the carpentry trade and did odd work wherever it was presented. He was an industrious and conscientious man and will be greatly missed in his community. He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church.
Mr. Jenkins married Miss Mamie Berry of this county, who survives him, and to this union were born eight children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Peter (Elizabeth) Shapiro, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Cecil (Tilda) Taylor, of Stanley, Sonny Jenkins, at home and Otis, Johnny, Reuben, Harley and Roscoe, all of Silver Springs, Md.
Immediate relatives of the deceased are Mrs. Lester Seal, of Stanley, and two brothers, Seldon and Mahlon Jenkins, of this county.
The last rites took place Saturday afternoon at the Bethlehem Church with Rev. Glenn officiating, assisted by Rev. H.M. Ware. Interment took place in the Ren Taylor Cemetery east of Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 26 Mar 1940, New Series Vol. 28, no. 87, pg. 5, col. 2
MRS. ZORA CATHERINE JENKINS
Mrs. Zora Catherine Jenkins, aged 72 years, passed away at her home in the ida section on Sunday, March 24, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Jenkins was the daughter of the late Layton Sisk and Sadie Hunt Sisk, both natives of Madison county.
Mrs. Jenkins married Walter Nichols about thirty-six years ago and after his passing she later married Phillip Jenkins, who has also preceded her in death. The latter has been dead just a few years. They were married by Elder D.W. Strickler of Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins have resided in the Ida section all their life.
One son survives, Lynwood Nichols, who resides in Shenandoah. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Fannie Parks, and Mrs. Alpha Perry, both of Baltimore, Maryland; Miss Bettie Ann Sisk, of the Ida section and Mrs. D.N. Taylor, of the Morning Star section. Charlie Sisk, of Sperryville, and Perry Sisk, of Culpeper, are the only surviving brothers. Five grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
The funeral will be held at the Bethlehem Christian Church today, Tuesday, at 2 p.m., by the Rev. H.M. Ware.
Page News & Courier, Friday 19 Apr 1940
MRS. ANNIE JEWELL, Aged Lady, Dies
Mrs. Annie Jewell, a resident of the Jewell Hollow section of Page County, passed away on Tuesday afternoon of this week after an illness of the past six months.
Mrs. Jewell had reached the age of 82 years and several months and during the past year a gradual decline in her health was noted. She was born and reared in the Jewell Hollow section, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christy Printz. A number of children were born to this union, most of whom are deceased. The surviving brothers and sisters are Mrs. W.S. Nunn, of East Luray, who is also in advanced years and Tom Printz, of Rappahannock County. Among the deceased brothers are John Printz and Dave Printz, the latter of the Winchester vicinity. A deceased sister, Mrs. Sonny Stombock, of Washington, D.C., was well known here.
Mrs. Jewell was the wife of the late Frank Jewell, who passed away about three years ago. He, like many of his kinsmen of that immediate section, were teamsters in their day where they hauled much timber to and from Rappahannock County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jewell were the parents of four daughters- Mrs. Hubert Dawson, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Otie Smith and Mrs. John A Sours, of Adam, both of the Jewell Hollow section. One daughter is deceased.
She was a faithful member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church from which edifice the funeral rites were held yesterday, Thursday, at 3 p.m. by her pastor, the Rev. B.D. Castor. Interment took place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 22 Aug 1941
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JOHNSON Dies
Benjamin Franklin Johnson, colored farmer of the Massanutten section, died at the age of 67 at his home yesterday (Thursday) morning at 5:30 a.m. He had been in poor health for the past year.
… He was a farmer of note and had worked for different families in Page for many years, among them being the family of Phillip Lamb. He was a faithful worker at the Lamb farm for 28 years.
His wife, who preceded him in death about 8 years ago, was the former Lizzie Tyree. They leave the following children: Maudie Bundy, of Luray, Cecil and William Johnson, who live at home and Harry Johnson, of Washington, D.C. Also surviving are six grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Dan Johnson, Johnny Johnson, of New Market, Lester Johnson, of Ohio, Lucille Johnson Fields and Sadie Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow (Saturday) at 2:00 (E.S.T.) or 3:00 (D.S.T.) at the Church at Salem. I.I. Jenkins, it is thought, will conduct the services.
Page News & Courier, Friday 31 Jan 1941
Death of MRS. CATHERINE JONES
Mrs. Catherine Jones, wife of the late George T. Jones, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.E. Mauck, of Hamburg, on Monday, January 27th, at 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Jones was born October 8th, 1856. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Sours. The deceased was a life long residence of the Kiblinger store neighborhood, near Stanley and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She had been in failing health for the past six months.
The following children survive, Mrs. John Owens (Laura), of Waynesboro, Va.; John H. Jones, of Ashland, Ill.; Lester C. Jones, of Potomac, Ill.; Mrs. Charles Nichols (Mamie) of Stanley; Mrs. W.R. Kite (Maude), of Armstrong, Ill., Mrs. D.E. Mauck (Effie), of Hamburg; Mrs. R.C. Patton (Grace), of Gray Court, S.C.; Mrs. Frank Cave (Augusta) of Charles Town, W.Va. Two step sons, Albert Jones, of Boonsboro, Md., and Edward Jones, of Stanley, also survive. One daughter, Mrs. Frank Stoneberger, and one son, George L. Jones, are deceased. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. C.W. Sours (Emma), of Mt. Williams, Va., and Mrs. Barbara Seal, of Baltimore, Md. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church near Stanley, with Rev. J. Glenn Boliek officiating. Interment was in the family graveyard…
Page News & Courier, Friday 22 Mar 1940
Death of CHARLES L. JONES (I)
The passing of Charles L. Jones adds another to the list of death tolls in the county for the year.
Mr. Jones had reached the age of approximately 80 years at the time of his passing on Tuesday morning, March 19. He was born in the Ida neighborhood and resided there all his life. He farmed on a small scale.
Years ago he married a Miss Berry, of Madison county, who survives with the following children: Fred Jones, of Kearneysville; Mrs. Bessie Breeden and Mrs. Homer Woodward, also of West Virginia; Conrad Jones, of near Luray; Mrs. Mattie Yager, of Mauck, this county.
He was a member of the Church of the Brethren of Ida from which edifice his funeral was held yesterdat, Thursday, at 10 a.m., with his pastor the Rev. Henry C. Eller in charge of the services. Interment took place in the old Jones Graveyard near Kiblinger’s Store in the Mauck section of the county.
Page News & Courier, Friday 29 Mar 1940
Death of CL. JONES (II)
(Contributed)
Charles L. Jones, of the Ida neighborhood, died Wednesday morning, March 20, 1940 at the age of 80 years. He was the son of the late John Jones, of Madison County. He was reared by his grandfather George Jones, of Mauck.
In 1881 he married a Miss Berry, of Madison County, who survives with the following children: Mrs. Bessie Manemar, of West Virginia; Fred Jones, of Canada; Mrs. Homer Woodward, of West Virginia; Lester Jones, of Maryland; Mrs. Paul Yager, of Mauck and Kenard Jones, of Luray.
He was a member of the Church of the Brethren of Ida for about 30 years. Funeral services were held in the Ida Church Thursday, at 10:00 a.m., with his pastor, the Rev. Henry C. Eller, in charge. Interment took place in the Yager graveyard near Kiblinger’s store in the Mauck section of this county.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 9 Sep 1943
MARVIN JONES, of Stanley, Dies From Fractured Skull
Stanley Police Chief Charged With Murder
Marvin Jones, a Stanley youth of 19, is dead as a result of head injuries sustained Monday afternoon while resisting arrest. He died Tuesday morning about one o'clock in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital and his body brought back to Stanley for burial today at 3 p.m.
Lawrence Good, 33, Chief of police in Stanley, is at liberty under $5,000 bond on a charge of murder following an inquest held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock in the office of the Commonwealth's Attorney.
The inquest yesterday morning revealed that Jones was struck on the head by a night stick in the hands of the Stanley police chief while resisting arrest for drunkeness. He was rushed to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital after examination in Luray revealed the serious nature of his injuries.
Witnesses at the inquest testified that in the early afternoon, about 3:30 p.m., young Jones and a woman friend were walking on the sidewalk east of the N. & W. tracks in Stanley when Officer Good pulled up to the curb in his car alongside the couple and charged Jones with having been drunk for three days and ignoring repeated warnings to go home. Good voiced his determination to arrest Jones and take him to the county jail. Jones protested and broke away with Good in pursuit. He fell to the ground and Good was able to catch up with him. Jones again protested whereupon the officer struck him on the arm and head with his night stick and clamped handcuffs on him. Good then attempted to leadin the man, who was bleeding severly, back to his parked car. Jones pulled away several times pleading for release. On reaching the car about fifty feet away. Jones resisted again and Good again struck him in the back seat of the car. He tied the mans feet with a rope to keep him from kicking out the glass in the car and drove him to the Luray jail. According to witnesses Jones remained conscious until he was put in the police car.
Dr. F.T. Amiss was called to the Luray jail when Jones lapsed into unconsciousness and after examination oredered X-Ray pictures at the Page Memorial Hospital. These revealed a fracture at the base of the skull on the right side were there was a deep gash. Dr. Amiss said he believed his condition was primarily due to the blow received. Jones was taken to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital immediately to receive further treatment and passed away somewaht after midnight.
All the witnesses agreed that Jones did not assume a beligerent attitude though he plead strongly for his release. On the other hand the mad had been arrested for drunkness before and had been found difficult to control.
About fifteen witnesses were summond for the inqust which lasted about three hours. Dr. Geo. H. Long, county cornerer and I.R. Dovel, Commonwealth's Attorney conducted the inquest.
The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. George L. Jones, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Paul Varner and Mrs. Grace Foster, of Luray, Mrs. Lucy Taylor, Seldon Jones, Addie Jones and Gilbert Jones, of Stanley and Walter Jones, of Missouri.
The funeral services will take place today (Thursday) at 3:00 p.m., from the Bethlehem Christian Church. Rev. W.E. Ferrell will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Jones Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Sep 1943
Jones Burial Largely Attended (MARVIN JONES)
The burial of Marvin Jones, an account of whose death appeared in this paper last Thursday, was largely attended. The interment took place in the Jones graveyard in Kite Hollow, Marksville District. His mother is about 66 years of age and the widow of George Jones II. The youth was a grandson of George Jones, who died a number of years ago and who was about 96 years of age at the time of his death. The latter was among the last surviving Confederate soldiers of Page county. Until a short time before young Jones' death he was an employee of the Virginia Oak Tannery, at Luray...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 13 Jan 1942
Death of DAVID BOOTON JUDD
The death of David Booton Judd, highly respected citizen of the Kimball neighborhood, which occurred yesterday (Monday) at the Page Memorial Hospital, has caused much sorrow among his many friends and relatives... Death was due to paralysis.
The deceased was born on February 27, 1881, and was the son of the late John William and Eliza Beahm Judd, residents of the Kimball section. During his lifetime Mr. Judd had worked for a number of years in sawmill and lumber work, and had also been a farmer of note.
...He was twice married. His firsy wife was the former Carrie Jenkins, who passed away about twenty years ago. His second wife was before her marriage, Mrs. Henry Batman, who preceded him in death about nine years ago.
Surviving him are the following children: Mrs. Walter Knott, Luray; Mrs. John R. Judd, Ashburn, Va.; John Booton Judd, Luray; Mrs. Elmer Knott, Luray; Mrs. Lee Knott, Luray; David Judd, Kimball; Virgil W. Judd, Kimball; Mrs. Walter Jenkins, Kimball; Joseph Henry Judd, Kimball; and Miss Mary Ella Judd.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Ernest Waters, Kimball; Mrs. Kate Fox, Winchester; Samuel Judd, Kimball; and Isaac Judd, Amissville.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock at Beahm's Chapel with interment in the Beahm's Chapel cemetery. The services will be in charge of Elder Joe Comer...
Page News & Courier, Friday 21 Aug 1942
Death of MISS DORA L. JUDD
The many friends and relatives of Miss Dora L. Judd, 78, beloved resident of this county, were distressed to learn of her death on Sunday at her home near the Antioch Church. Miss Dora was well known in the county where she had spent her entire life. She had lived alone since the death of her mother for whom she had tenderly cared.
... her work as a seamstress...
The deceased was born on Christmas Eve, 1863, the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Elizabeth Blosser Judd, the latter being 99 when she passed away. Miss Dora had been a member of the Antioch Christian Church since 1876... Early in life she became a seamstress... She was never married.
Her surviving brothers are Fred Judd, of Hamburg, and Herbert Judd, of Eureka, Calif. Three deceased brothers are: Walter, Otis and Samuel, all of Page...
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon of this week at 3 o'clock from the Antioch Christian Church with her pastor, Rev. W.E. Ferrel, in charge of the service. He was assisted by Rev. H.C. Eller and Rev. Craddock. Interment was in the Antioch Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Jul 1943
Death of FRED A. JUDD
The death of Fred A. Judd at his home at Hamburg Saturday came as a great shock to hus many friends... His death, which occurred about 4:30 p.m., Saturday, was attributed to a heart attack.
The deceased, the son of the late Joseph B. and Betty Blosser Judd, was born in the Antioch Church neighborhood on June 6th, 1868. He remained in this section until his marriage to Miss Eura E. Strickler, of Luray, on May 7th, 1890, when he located at Hamburg and became one of the county's outstanding blacksmiths. Mr. Judd was a member of the Christian Church...
Besides his wife he is survived by the following children, Miss Virginia Judd, Mrs. Julia Judd Lucas, Mrs. Helen Graves and Robert and Edward Judd, all of Richmond, Va., and Clarence Judd, of Hamburg, and one brother, Herbert Judd, of California.
Funeral services were held at his home Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., with Dr. Ray Smith and Rev. W.E. Ferrell officiating. Interment was in the family graveyard.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1943
WILL D. JUDD Dies At Home in Kimball
The many friends of Will D. Judd were deeply distressed yesterday morning when they learned that he had passed this life at his home on Arcadia Farm, the property of Ralph Judd, at Kimball...
William David Judd was born in the Morning Star section of the county February 5, 1875, the son of Daniel and Aletha Kibler Judd. In early manhood he married Miss Mary Judd and moved to Arcadia Farm in Kimball which he managed until the death of his wife. He then went to Ohio where he was employed by a railroad, but remained there for only a fewy years, returning to Arcadia Farms, where he resided until his death. Mr. Judd not only managed Arcadia Farms, but was overseer of the farms of Theodore and Bernard Judd, of Kimball.
In 1906 he married Miss Eliza Batman, who survives him with the following children: Miss Emma Judd, at home, Bernard E., of Kimball, Sgt. Austin D., of Fort Sheridan, Ill., Pvt. Wallace A., of Mississippi, and Cpl. Ray Judd, who is stationed somewhere in England. Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Dale Judd and Mrs. John (Mollie) Judd, of Kimball, also survive. One daughter, Cary by his first marriage, is deceased, as is one brother, Thomas G., of Luray, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Idela) Griffith, of Kimball, and Mrs. Maude Shelton, of Fredericksburg.
... For the past fifty years he had been a devout member of the Bethel Methodist Church, of Rocky Branch.
Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press since the family are waiting for the sons to arrive.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jan 1943
Death of WILLIAM LEE JUDD
William Lee Judd, 79, beloved citizen of the Morning Star section and one of Page County's most succesfful business men, passed away on Thursday, January 9th, at his home east of Luray...
For fifty years Mr. Judd conducted a successful general merchandise business in the Morning Star neighborhood where he spent his entire life...
Mr. Judd conducted one of the most successful mercantile enterprises ever known in Page County. While most rural businesses of the kind have suffered with the advent of the automobile and hard surfaces roads, Mr. Judd's business has continuted to thrive.. his store one of the most popular rural gathering points in the county.
A son of the late John A. and Arian Shenk Judd, of Page County, he was born in 1863 and at the time of his death was 79 years, 9 months and 5 days of age. He was a member of the Brethren Church.
Havin married twice, his first wife was Miss Lucy Eve Beahm. She...
Page News & Courier, Friday 19 Jun 1942
Death of DAVID KEYSER
David Keyser, age 92, and Civil War Veteran, died at the Page Memorial Hospital at Luray on Monday where he had been a patient since Thursday. The immediate cause of his death is attributed to a weak heart and the infirmities of age. His death was not unexpected.
Mr. Keyser spent most of his life in the Ingham neighborhood near Shenandoah, but the last few years of his life were spent in Luray where he was cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Will Harlowe, who died about two years ago. Since that time his grandson, Granville Harlowe, of Midland, Pa., has assumed that responsibility.
He married Miss Sue Lucas, who has been dead about 40 years. Both children, Edward and Lee (Mrs. Will Harlowe) are deceased. His three brothers, James, “Sim”, and Bill are also deceased.
His body was brought to the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. George Hansbraugh, in Shenandoah.
The funeral was conducted from the Christian Church on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock by Rev. A.B. Crocker. Interment was in the U.B. cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Mar 1943
Death of W. ELBY KEYSER, Mayor of Batavia, N.Y.
Mayor William Elby Keyser, 57, head of the Batavia City (N.Y.) government since January 1, 1942, and brother of B.F. and Carl Keyser, of Shenandoah, Va., died at 12:40 o'clock Wednesday aftrnoon, March 10th, at the United States Veterans' Facility. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early that morning.
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Mr. Keyser was born at Ingham, Page County, Va., on November 20, 1885, and in 1900 his parents moved to Shenandoah where his father, the late James H. Keyser, was chief of police for six years.
The deceased was construction superintendent for several large bridge companies for a number of years. He wenty to Batavia, N.Y., in 1907 as superintendent for the Bethlehem Steel Corp., of Steelton, Pa., of the construction of several bridges between Geneva and Buffalo on the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
In May, 1918, after the bridges were completed, Mr. Keyser enlisted in Buffalo and was assigned to a special naval engineering unit known as the High Power Radio Detachment. He went overseas and supervised the construction of eight 820 foot radio towers for the United States Government. After returning to this country in March, 1919, and being honorably discharged from the Army, he went back into construction work until 1920 when he returned to Batavia, N.Y., and married Miss Myrtle A. Ryan. He engaged in trucking business in Batavia and in 1933 was appointed city superintendent of light and power. He became superintendent of the consolidate public works, parks and light department in 1941.
Nominated at the Republican candidate for mayor, Mr. Keyser was elected for a two year term and took office on January 1st of last year. Illness had confined him to his home at the United States Veterans' Facility for the past six months.
Mr. Keyser was a member of Glenn S. Loomis Post, American Legion, and Batavia Post No. 1602, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Besides his wife, survivors of Mr. Keyser are two sons, James M., a naval aviation cadet now enrolled in pre-flight training at Chapel Hill, N.C., and W. Joseph Keyser, at home; four brothers, B.F. Keyser, of Shenandoah, Va., superintendent of the Bethlehem Steel Corp.; Ernest L., of Roanoke, Va.; H.V. Keyser, of Baltimore, Md.; and Carl Keyser, of Shenandoah, Va.
Funeral services were being delayed pending arrangements for a furlough for his son, who is in training as a naval aviation cadet. The body was removed to the Bohm Mortuary in Batavia.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Mar 1943
Last Rites For W. Elby Keyser
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, March 13th, for W. Elby Keyser, brother of B.F. and Carl Keyser, of Shenandoah and Mayor of Batavia, N.Y., who passed away on Wednesday, March 10th.
... funeral services were held from the Bohm Mortuary at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Mary's Church at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Edward J. Ferger, rector of the church, was the celebrant of the requiem mass...
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Mr. Keyser was a native of Page County and was born ay Ingham, the son of the James H. Keyser. He is survived by his wife and two sons, and four brothers...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 May 1943
Death of SAMUEL T. KITE
Samuel Tilden Kite, 68, native of Page County died on Saturday, May 1st, in Gallinger Hospital, Washington, D.C., following an illness of three weeks. His death was attributed to pneumonia and complications.
Mr. Kite, who is well-known throughout this section where he was born, has been living for a number of years in Washington. He was born on March 26, 1875 at Marksville the youngest son of George L.L. and Martha Kite. His brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Betty Lillard, Daniel and Jacob Kite, Mrs. Mary Susan Long, William Kite, Mrs. Ella Kibler, Mrs. Annie Biedler, Mrs. Cora Lee Graves, Newton and George Kite. A sister, Sara Kite, drowned at the age of three. He also leaves a half-brother and half-sister, Ashby Kite and Mrs. Ethel Grimm.
On March 25, 1897 he married Miss Bessie May Cave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Cave, of Marksville who survives with the following children: Rev. Cecil E. Kite, of New York City, Ralph N. Kite, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Ernest Ziegler and Mrs. Charles Barber both of Washington, D.C., and George C. Kite, of Tulsa, Okla.
The funeral services were conducted at the Bradley Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon at five o'clock with short services also at the grave in the Calvin H. Cave cemetery at Marksville. The services were conducted by Rev. E.E. Sumpter, of Shenandoah.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 3 Feb 1942
Death of CHARLES TRENTON KEYSER
Charles Trenton Keyser, highly respected citizen of the Honeyville section, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 31st, following an illness of about four weeks, although his health had been poor for the past several years...
.... Mr. Keyser was also a former member of the County Democratic Committee...
Charles Trenton Keyser was born on April 13, 1868, two miles south of Honeyville, and was the son of the late Joseph Harvey and Mary Catherine Keyser. He attended the county schools and in early manhood became a member of the Lutheran Church at Alma. On November 14, 1889, he married Miss Mary Frances Huffman, who has been deceased several years. One child, Elmer T. Keyser, was born to this union. He made his home with his father at Honeyville. Besides his son the deceased is survived by two brothers, Perry Keyser, of Oklahoma, and William H. Keyser, of the Mill Creek section. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Last rites took place yesterday afternoon (Monday) at 2 o'clock from his late home with Rev. Lester A. Wertz, of the Shenandoah Lutheran Parish officiating. Interment took place in the family cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 May 1946
Last Rites Held For MISS MATTIE JANE KEYSER
Last rites were held yesterday afternoon for Miss Mattie Jane Keyser, 91, beloved resident of Stanley, who passed away at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 13th, at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Bessie Huffman, with whom she had been residing since her health began to fail several months ago.
Miss Keyser was the last member of her family and was in her 92nd year. She was born on January 10, 1855, the daughter of the late Hardin and Mary Taylor Keyser, of Stanley.
Her deceased brothers and sisters are: Mrs. James Phillips, Miss Lizzie Keyser, George Keyser and Mrs. Sam Frye.
Rev. W.J. Whitesell and Rev. G.H.H. Tyler were in charge of the last rites yesterday which were held from Graves Chapel. Interment was in the chapel cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Feb 1945
Death of Mrs. C.O. KIBLER
Mrs. Ella Callary Kibler, age 56 years, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 11, 1945, after an illness of a few days.
... The immediate cause of her death was spinal meningitis.
She was born on August 9th, 1888 at Keedysville, Md., and was the daughter of the late J.K. and Mrs. Callary. Her father was a well known N. & W. stone mason foreman.
Most of her life was spent in and near Shenandoah... Mrs. Kibler was a devoted member of the Christian Church. She was married in 1910 to Charles Oliver Kibler, who with the following children survives: Clinton Kibler, Miss Corilla Kibler, Joe Kibler, Mrs. Mary Painter at home, and Pvt. Homer Kibler, overseas. She is also survived by the following brothers: Tom Callary, Banning, Pa., and Rudolph Callary. Two brothers, Siebert Callary and Mike N. Callary are deceased. One son, John Kibler, was accidently shot several years ago.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Feb 1945
Death of JACOB D. KIBLINGER
Jacob D. Kiblinger, 84, all his life well known throughout Page County of which he was a native, died Wednesday, January 17th at his home in Fisherville, Augusta County, where he had been residing for many years. He was a member of one of the oldest families of the county, his parents being the late Francis and Angeline Kite Kiblinger, of Marksville District. His parental home is the one now owned by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Miller, located in the Ida Valley.
The departure of Mr. Kiblinger from Page in no way prevented his annual visits “back home”, as he always referred to his native heath…
The deceased’s wife has been dead about twelve years. She was Mary Hoak, daughter of the late Gideon Hoak. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C.A. Kite, of Augusta County; two sons, Ernest and Daniel Kiblinger, at home. Two daughters are dead. He has one sister, Mrs. Flora Osborne, of Westville, Ohio, and two half sisters: Mrs. William H. Miller, of Ida, and Mrs. Herbert Cave, of Stanley. One brother, William Kiblinger, and a sister, Miss Lee Kiblinger, are dead. Mrs. Grover Miller, of Luray, is a niece of the late Mr. Kiblinger.
The burial of Mr. Kiblinger in Augusta County was held January 19th…
Page News & Courier, Friday 22 Mar 1940
MRS. SARAH KIBLINGER Passes
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Kiblinger, a resident of the Stanley section for many years, passed away at her home near Kiblinger’s Store yesterday, Thursday, March 21, after an illness of the past ten weeks. She had reached the age of 93 years, having been born in Greene County in the year 1847.
In November 1868 she married Francis Kiblinger and to this union the following children were born: Mrs. William H. miller, of Stanley; J.K. Kiblinger, of Fishersville; Mrs. George H. Cave, of Stanley, and Mrs. Flora B. Osborn of Westville, Ohio.
Mrs. Kiblinger was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was very active in her church work…
The funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow, Saturday,a t 2 p.m. with the Reverends W.J. Whitesell, Stickley and J.E. Tucker in charge.
Interment will take place in the Kiblinger graveyard.
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Sep 1942
Death of MRS. DANIEL R. KITE
Mrs. Leah Renalds Kite, 80, wife of Daniel Rufus Kite, died at her home in Culpeper last Friday, following a protracted illness. Her husband is a near relative of the widely known Kite family of Page county, who has been living in Culpeper and Madison counties for many years, in both of which counties he has been a merchant. Mrs. Kite, before marriage, was Miss Leah Renalds, of Madison county. She was a near relative of the family of the late William R. Renalds, of Luray, who was at one time owner and operator of Willow Grove Mill, south of this place. The burial of Mrs. Kite took place in Culpeper on Monday of this week, many relatives from Page and Madison being in attendance. Mr. Kite has been dead about ten years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mattie Renalds Skinner of Alexandria, and two brothers, W.A. Renalds, also of Alexandria, and E.S. Renalds, of Marshall, Fauquier county...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 May 1941
MRS. JAMES C. KITE Passes In Prime of Life
The death of Mrs. Ethel Huffman Kite, beloved wife of James C. Kite, south of Luray, who died at the University Hospital on Sunday, May 18, at the age of 47 years, has filled this community with great sorrow and sadness. Although she had been in declining health for four months he death came as a great shock...
... a devout member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Grove Hill... past president and secretary of the Missionary Society of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church where she attended since moving to Luray and an active member of the Ladies Aid Society...
The deceased was born October 18th, 1893, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Huffman of the Grove Hill section. She resided her entire life in Page County where she attended the public schools. She married James C. Kite on Nov. 18th, 1914, the family maintaining residence in the Grove Hill section until 1936 when they moved to Luray. Besides her husband, Mrs. Kite is survived by two children: Mrs. Paul (Louise) Campbell, of Luray, and James Albert Kite, a cadet in the U.S. Air Corps at Rantone, Ill. Surviving sisters are Mrs. W. Clyde Koontz, of Verbena, and Mrs. Eugene M. Spitler, of Luray. The deceased is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Alice Huffman, of Luray.
The remains will lie in state today, May 20th, in St. Paul's Church near Grove Hill from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. when the rites will take place. Interment will take place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 3 Jan 1941
Death of WILLIAM H. KITE
This community was deeply shocked and grieved yesterday to learn of the death of William H. Kite, well known citizen of Shenandoah. Mr. Kite was a lifelong member of the Brick Church where the funeral will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The deceased was the son of the late John D. and Barbara A. Kite...
He is survived by his wife, four sons and a daughter, ten grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and his brother, D.D. Kite.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 7 Jan 1941
Death of W.H. KITE
William Henry Kite, age 67 years, died at his home two miles north of Shenandoah on Thursday, Jan. 2, 1940 after an illness of two months with complications.
Mr. Kite was a progressive farmer and highly esteemed in this neighborhood where he had spent his entire life. He owned the I.F. Kite farm at which place he was living at the time of his death.
He was the son of the late John D. and Barbara A. Kite. His father preceded him in death nine years ago and his mother 20 years ago.
He had been a consistent member of the Lutheran Church since his youth. He was married forty-seven years ago to Miss Laura Foltz, who, with the following children, survive: Perry D. Kite, Mrs. (Eula) Seldon Kite, of Elkton, Mervie Kite, Elbert Kite and Virgil Kite. He is also survived by one brother D.D. Kite.
The funeral was conducted on Saturday morning, Jan. 4, at 11 o'clock by his pastor, the Rev. L.A. Wertz, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with interment in that cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 13 May 1940
W.R. KITE, Formerly of Page, Expires
Suddenly stricken with a heart attack, W.R. Kite, 72, died Monday night, April 29, at his home in Armstrong, Illinois.
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A native of Stanley, Virginia, he was born November 1, 1868 and was married March 26, 1905 to Miss Maude Jones. They moved to Illinois twenty five years ago and he was engaged in farming until 1935 when he moved to Armstrong.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. E.C. Woodrum, of Danville and Inez, at home; a son, Ray of Chicago; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lyn Rose, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. F.M. Phillips, of Shenandoah, Virginia; a brother, L.V. Kite, of Stanley, Virginia and a number of nephews and nieces.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church in Armstrong, the Reverend William Bennett officiating. Burial took place in Sunset Memorial Park...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Apr 1945
Death of CHARLES W. KNIGHT
The body of Charles William Knight, 72, of the Stanley section, was found in the Shenandoah River, near Alma, on Saturday of last week. Dr. George H. Long, county coroner, returned a verdict of suicide and said the body had been in the water since last Wednesday when the deceased was first missed.
Born on September 28, 1872 near Stanley, he was a son of the late Jacob Knight and Mary Ann Good Knight. His wife, who was before marriage, Miranda Painter has been dead a number of years.
He is survived by two daughters: Misses Cora Lee and Mary Catherine Knight, of Stanley, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Lucy Price, Mrs. Susie Good, Mrs. Fannie Morris and John Knight, all of Stanley, and Isaac B. Knight, of Alma.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Stanley Adventist Church with Rev. J.B. Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Dec 1942
J.F. KNIGHT Dies In Shenandoah County
Jacob Franklin Knight, 69, a native of Page county, son of the late Jacob and Mary Good Knight, who was born in the Stanley neighborhood, died last Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mattie F. Dinges, near New Market, Shenandoah county. He had been in failing health for a number of years and for the last ten or twelve years had been making his home with Mrs. Dinges, mentioned above.
Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Mattie Dinges, Mrs. Lena May Printz, of Luray, and Grover Knight, of New Market. His wife the former Miss Ada Blosser, of Stanley, has been dead for the last 31 years. Mr. Knight has tow or three brothers, all of them believed to be living in Marksville district.
Sisters of the deceased wife of Jacob F. Knight were the late Mrs. Walter Long, the late Mrs. Early Breeden, Mrs. Viola Painter, Mrs. David Good, Mrs. David Painter and Mrs. John L. Stroop, living near Luray.
The Knight family is one of the oldest in Page county, all of them esteemed for their integrity, honesty and industry. The body of the late Mr. Knight was taken to Woodstock in preparation for interment, which took place last Saturday in the Seventh Day Adventist Church cemetery, Stanley. The funeral services were conducted by Elder John B. Jenkins, of the Old School Baptist Church, who had known the deceased practically all of his life.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jan 1945
Last Rites Held For MRS. JAMINA KNIGHT
Mrs. Jamina Knight, 88, former resident of Page County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.A. Smeadley, of Hagerstown, on Monday of this week at 8:00 a.m. The body was brought to Luray and funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Methodist Church with Rev. E.N. Hassell officiating.
The deceased was before marriage a Miss Henry of the Bixler’s Ferry section. Her husband, Charles Knight, preceded her in death several years ago.
She leaves six daughters: Mrs. W.A. Smeadley, Mrs. RK. Sipes, Mrs. Cora Henry, Mrs. Earl Godford, Mrs. R.C. Randall and Mrs. Anna Black, all of Hagerstown.
Interment took place in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 5 Apr 1940
MRS. JOHN W. KNIGHT Dies Suddenly
The news of the sudden passing of Mrs. John W. Knight, of the Marksville section, east of Stanley, on Thursday night, April 4 about 6 p.m., was soon spread over the community of Stanley and nearby territory.
Mrs. Knight has been residing at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. EL. Knight, for sometime. Her sudden passing came as a distinct shock to her family.
She had reached the age of 76 years. E.L. Knight and a half-sister in Martinsburg are among the children surviving.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Bethlehem Christian Church, near Kiblinger’s Store, and interment will take place in the Rev. Taylor cemetery.
A fuller account will be given in our next issue.
MRS. JOHN W. KNIGHT
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 9 Apr 1940
The Funeral of Mrs. John W. Knight
The last rites for Mrs. John W. Knight were held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Bethlehem Christian Church... Although she was not of advanced age, her health had not been the best for several years and her passing was not entirely unexpected by members of her immediate family. She had been residing with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Knight, for several years, who had tenderly cared for her.
The surviving children are: E.L. Knight, Harry knight and Vernon Knight, all of Stanley section.
The Revereneds F.A. Blosser, of Joppa, Md., and Henry M. Ware, were in charge of the Stanley section.
Interment took place in the Taylor cemetery in the Kiblinger Store section.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Mar 1945
Mrs. Knight Dies In Martinsburg (MRS. LAURA N.)
Mrs. Laura N. Knight, 67, a native of Page County, died at her home in Martinsburg, W.Va., on Monday, February 5th, after an illness of several weeks.
Born near Luray, she was the daughter of the late John and Dianna Young Richards and went to live in Martinsburg about thirty years ago. She had been a member of the Christian Church in Martinsburg for many years.
Surviving are her husband, Charles R. Knight; three daughters, Mrs. Corinne Wilson, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Mary Murphy, and Mrs. Elizabeth Pifer, both of Martinsburg; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Ida Richards, of Martinsburg, Mrs. Mary Miller, of Luray, and one brother, J.C. Richards, also of Luray.
Services were held Thursday, February 8th, from Kogelschatz and Coffman Chapel in Martinsburg with Rev. Albert C. Hofrichter, Jr. and Rev. Roy Schmucker officiating. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery, Martinsburg.
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Oct 1940
Death of MILDRED KNIGHT
Mildred Knight, 14, of Stanley, died in Harrisonburg at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Tuesday morning of this week of a ruptured appendix. She is the daughter of Cora Knight, of Stanley. The funeral took place Thursday morning at the Stanley Adventist Church with Eld. J.B. Jenkins officiating.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 2 Jul 1940
Death of Aged Alma Woman (MRS. NANCY REBECCA KNIGHT)
Mrs. Nancy Rebecca Knight, of the Alma section, departed this life on Saturday, June 29th, after a lingering illness. She had been an invalid for a number of years, death coming as a result of complication of diseases. She was 85 years, 9 months and 7 days of age.
Mrs. Knight was the wife of George W. Knight, of Alma, who departed this life about eighteen years ago. She leaves one son, Thomas W. Knight, of Alma, and one daughter, Mollie A. Huffman, of Grove Hill.
Despite Mrs. Knight’s affliction in her later years she always was kindly and cheerful. She had scores of friends and her accounts of the pioneer days in Page County are still a treasure in the memories of those who were in contact with her.
Mrs. Knight, who before marriage was Miss Nancy Rebecca Aleshire, of the Alma section, was born September 22, 1854, and throughout her long and useful life lived in this county. She joined the Alma Old School Baptist Church when a young woman…
Deceased brothers and sisters of Mrs. Knight are: John W. Aleshire, of Kansas; Isaac Aleshire, of Page County; John Edward Aleshire, of Baltimore; Mrs. Jennie Seekford and Mrs. Sallie A. Lucas, of Page County, who expired several years ago.
The funeral was held yesterday at the Alma Old School Baptist Church with a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives in attendance. Eld. J.B. Jenkins officiated with interment in the Alma cemetery…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Apr 1949
Native of Stanley Dies In Harrisonburg (REUBEN ASHBY KNIGHT)
Reuben Ashby Knight, 54, of 685, East Rock Street, Harrisonburg, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Friday morning at 4:40 a.m., after a long illness. He had been a patient at the hospital for the past five months.
The son of John W. and the late Agnes Price Knight he was born May 5, 1894, at Stanley, Va., where he spent his early life and attended the local schools. He was a member of the New School Baptist Church at Stanley for a number of years.
On December 9, 1919, he was united in marriage to Miss Victoria Donovan, who survives him.
He was employed for eight years by Stanley Mills, and four years by Quaintance Farms of Stanley. He was also employed by the Page Milling Company, of Luray, for two years prior to moving to Harrisonburg in 1937. Since that time he was emploted by Hirsh Brothers and for the past four years resided in Keezletown on the Shomo Farm until July of last year when he was taken ill.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the Adventist Church, Stanley, Virginia, with the Rev. S.E. Madren, of Elkton, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Victoria Donovan Knight; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Taylor, Mrs. Dewey Hinegardner and Jessie Ann Knight; four sons, James, Isaac, Loring and Howard Knight, and two grandchildren, all of Harrisonburg; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Knight, of Stanley; five sisters, Miss Bertha Knight, Mrs. Minnie Hilliards, Mrs. Reda Foltz, Mrs. Agnes Taylor, all of Stanley, and Mrs. Louise Fristoe, of Luray; five brothers, James, George Washington, Robert and Bud Knight, all of Stanley, and Johnny Knight, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Nov 1945
Funeral Services Held For THOMAS W. KNIGHT
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m., from the Alma Lutheran Church for Thomas William Knight, 63, who passed away at his home at Alma on Thursday night of last week, after an illness of more than two years.
Mr. Knight, a well known farmer in the Alma section, was born in that community on July 27, 1882, the son of the late George W. Knight and Rebecca Aleshire Knight. In 1916 he married Miss Mina Donovan, of Page, who survives him with one daughter, Martha Marie Knight. A son, William Lee Knight, died nineteen years ago. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Hunter (Mollie) Huffman, of Grove Hill.
Elder Ben Seekford, of Washington, D.C., conducted the funeral service. Interment was in the Alma Lutheran Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 27 May 1941
WILLIS KNIGHT Meets Tragic Death
Though the details are meager and far from complete, not enough being known to say whether the sudden death that befell Willis Knight, 37, in Martinsburg, W.Va., Saturday night, May 17, was due to an accident when he fell down a flight of steps or was knocked down by someone whose name has not been made known the passing of Mr. Knight is not without local significance. Willis Knight is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knight, both natives of Page county, the former having been born in the Stanley neighborhood and the latter being a daughter of the late John W. Richards, the old time chair maker who for many years lived in Ida Hollow, a mile or more above Jenkins' store and who for many years lived at the present home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac F. Miller, near Grace Lutheran church at Ida. The wife of Robert Knight before marriage was Miss Laura Knight. The latter is a sister of Mrs. Isaac Miller, referred to above, a sister of John C. Richards, the Luray chair maker and a sister of Miss Ida Richards, for a long time one of the officials of the King's Daughter's hospital, in Martinsburg... Both the Richards and Knight families for years have been known in Page County Willis Knight was married, and has one child, a daughter. The funeral was attended on Monday in Martinsburg by John C. Richards and his two sons, Clarence and Marvin, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Friday 2 Feb 1940
Death of Former Shenandoah Resident, MRS. LAURA KNIGHTON
Mrs. Laura Miller Knighton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.A. Simmons, January 23, 1940.
Mrs. Knighton was the daughter of the late Hamilton H. Miller and Rebecca Louderback Miller. Her childhood was spent in Shenandoah, also her early life. Her mother was a sister to D.S., J.P., and G.W. Louderback. Her father was one of the pioneers of Shenandoah (Milnes) being associated with the Milnes family in establishing the forge here...
She spent her later life in Washington, D.C. Her husband died several years ago and her only son, William Knighton was gassed in France, dying several years later.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J.A. Simmons and Mrs. Wayne Simmons, of Washington, D.C. Her funeral was conducted from the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.A. Simmons, with interment in Washington by the side of her husband and son.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 10 Jan 1946
Death of JOHN M. KNOTT
John M. Knott, 83, passed away Thursday of last week at 4:00 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leila Price of east Luray after a long illness.
A son of the late James H. and Rebecca Jenkins Knott, he was born in Page County on November 11, 1862. He was a member of the Brethren Church.
His wife, Alice A. Strickler, preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Walter (Annie) Deavers, of Rileyville, Mrs. James (Laura) Laconia, Mrs. Charlie (Lelia) Price and Walter Knott, of Luray, Edward Knott, of Stanley, and Ernest Knott, of Berryville. His deceased children are: Wilbert, John, Nellie and Alice Knott. His brother and sisters who have preceded him in death are: James E. Knott, Mrs. Hattie V. Knott and Mrs. Mary Edwards.
Rev. Donald Royer conducted the funeral services which were held at Beahm’s Chapel Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with burial in the chapel cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Oct 1943
Death of MRS. MAGGIE VIRGINIA KNOTT
The death of Mrs. Maggie Virginia Knott, occurred on Monday of this week. It was not until about three weeks ago that her condition became serious and she was taken to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where she remained about a week. Later she was taken to the local hospital where she passed away at 8:55 on Monday evening.
A lifelong resident of Page County, the aged lady was well known here. She was born north of Luray on December 6, 1871 and was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Wright. In 1891 she was united in marriage to Edward Knott, of Luray. He has been deceased thirty-seven years.
Mrs. Knott is survived by three sons and one daughter: Jesse J., Edward Lee, Elmer Knott, all of Luray and Mrs. Harry (May) Judd, of Kimball. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Annie West, of Baltimore and three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A brother, John Wright, Jr., of Baltimore, is deceased.
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The funeral will be held today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. from her late home in east Luray with her pastor, Rev. W.A. Blankenbakre, officiating. Dr. Ray Smith will assist. The interment will be in Green Hill Cemetary...
Page News & Courier, Friday 28 Mar 1941
Death of EVERETT CECIL KOONTZ
Everett Cecil Koontz, age 62 years, died at the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg, on Wednesday, March 26th at 11:45 p.m. Victim of an unfortunate accident two weeks ago, Mr. Koontz had been taken to the hospital by his family, where everything was down for him, but he failed to respond to the treatment.
He was a lifelong resident of the Marksville district, where he was born the son of Charles G. and Sallie Aleshire Koontz. After attending “Locust Dale” school, Mr. Koontz became one of the prominent farmers of his neighborhood. In 1901 he was married to Miss Edna Wolfersberger by the Rev. J.R. Brown at the Stanley Baptist Church, of which he was a member. His wife survives him with two children, Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Koontz Manson, of Washington, D.C., and Leonard Leo Koontz, of Stanley.
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He had three brothers, two of whom are deceased, Mahlon and Glenn, and one surviving, R.D. Koontz, all of Stanley.
The body was brought to the Tucker Funeral Home where it was removed to the home of R.D. Koontz on Thursday. It will lie in state until the funeral at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The services will be conducted by Rev. W.J. Whitsell with interment in the family graveyard…
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 7 Apr 1942
DON LILLARD Passes Away
Don P. Lillard, 72 years, 5 months and 28 days of age, known in Luray all his life, having been born on Court Street in 1869, a son of the late Trenton W. and Elizabeth Rider Lillard, died at his home on Mechanic Street last Friday night between 11 and 12 o'clock. For a number of years a complication of diseases has been making inroads on his once rugged constitution.
... His wide acquaintance throughout the county, brought in part by an earlier association with his late father in the blacksmith, gunsmith and allied occupational callings...
In the earlier days of plumbing in Luray, Don Lillard was one of the first to be of service during the installation of the Luray water systemt and similar projects throughout the county. During the time when his late father, Trenton Lillard, operated a plant in Luray that gave the old carbon electric lights to the Luray Caverns the younger Lillard fell in love with everything associated with the mysteries of electricity and became one of the most versatile mechanics in this section.
At different times he operated blacksmith shops in Luray and to this day there are many evidences of his handiwork and skill scattered throughout the county and other parts of the Shenandoah Valley. In the line of gun-making, revolver repairing and the unraveling of padlock mysteries he was regarded as a wizard. In the earlier mysterious workings of automobiles when common laymen knew little about their management and experts of that time knew only a little more, his ready adaptability in correcting the defects of machines made Don Lillard an indispensable and dependable factor.
Many years ago the late Mr. Lillard married Miss Hattie Short, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Short, of Leaksville. Mrs. Lillard died in 1932. One or two children of the couple died in infancy. Almost since the death of Mrs. Lillard his comfort and welfare have been looked after by Mrs. Martha Henderson, a near relative.
The family of Trenton Lillard was one of the first- if not the first- to make their home on Mechanic Street. Some say that the rear part of the Lillard home was the first building erected on Mechanic Street.
The deceased was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, this place, for many years. He was also a member of Lafayette Masonic Lodge, Luray...
The interment took place in the Leaksville cemetery yesterday (Monday)... The burial services were in charge of the Masonic Order. The funeral services were in charge of the Rev. Griffin Henderson, pastor of Main Street Baptist Church, Luray, assisted by the Rev. R.E. Newton, pastor of the Leaksville church, and Eld. A.W. Campbell.
The surviving brothers and sisters of the late Mr. Lillard are Mrs. Virgie Webb, of Washington, who has been with her brother for the two months or more; Mrs. Lydia Gould, of Middletown, Ohio; Wil...NEED REST OF ARTICLE
Page News & Courier, Friday 11 Apr 1941
Death of MRS. A.J. LAM
Mrs. Lizzie VInes Lam, age 60, wife of A.J. Lam, died suddenly at her home on April 8.
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She had been a life long resident of Shenandoah...
She was a member of the Methodist Church and was married on Feb. 13, 1899 to Mr. Lam.
She is survived by her husband and the following children, Miss Mary Lam, in Texas, Mrs. Nellie Clem, Evelyn, Siebert and Jack, Jr., at home, and Jennings, in Baltimore.
Her funeral was conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. J.E. White and Rev. John W. Henderson.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Nov 1945
Death of EMANUEL H. LAM
Emanuel Hezekiah Lam, 93, died Wednesday, November 14th, at 8:00 p.m. at his home four miles west of Shenandoah. He had been in ill health about fourteen months.
He was born March 12, 1852, at Elkton, Va., and was the son of the late Mathew and Annie Lam.
Surviving are his wife, formerly Lucy Jenkins, and the following children: Mrs. Ralph R. Kling, Mrs. Raymond Lam, of Luray, Mrs. Nathan A. Watson, Mrs. Lester Jarrell, Bela M. Lam, Charles H. Lam, Mrs. Kenneth Wilson, and Miss Addie Lam, all of Elkton. He also leaves ten grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. William Thomas, of Stanley, Mrs. Amiss Meadows, Zeb W. Lam, James M. Lam, all of Elkton, and Walter A. Lam, of Stanley. Deceased members of the family are: Wesley Lam, Alexander Lam, Mrs. Harriet McDonnell, Mrs. Lucy Colvin, T. Henry Lam and Z. Bela Lam.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church of Elkton where he had lived the greater part of his life. He moved several years ago to Shenandoah. Mr. Lam was an active farmer until about ten years ago when his health began to fail.
Last rites were held at his late home four miles west of Shenandoah, November 17th, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. G.A. Cave officiated, assisted by Rev. Brubaker. Interment was in the family lot at Jolletts.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 18 Mar 1941
GEO. W. LAM, 71, Dies At Elkton
George William Lam, 71, a farmer, residing on the outskirts of Elkton, died suddenly at his home at 9:00 o’clock Saturday morning of last week.
Surviving are his wife, eight children, Ernest, Lester, Henry and Irving Lam, of Elkton, George Lam, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Millard Lam, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Lilly Dawson and Mrs. Delphia Dean, of Elkton; 31 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Grim, of Elkton; and three brothers, Jackson Lam, of Shenandoah, and Chap and Ashby Lam, of Elkton.
The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at two o’clock from the Elkton Pentecostal Church, the Rev. Ridenour officiating. Interment was in Elk Run cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 23 Jan 1940
Dies At Shenandoah (GROVER W. LAM)
Grover W. Lam, 50, died at his home in Shenandoah Monday at an early hour after an illness of several weeks of a kidney ailment. Mr. Lam had been a machinist helper in the N. & W. Shops at Shenandoah for years.
He is survived by his wife, who was before marriage, Miss Bessie Michael, of McGaheysville and the following children; Hazel, Earl, Cecil, Gillian, Russel, Grover and Berling, of Page and Rockingham.
Also the following brothers and sisters survive Lester Lam, Winchester; L.E. Lam, C.E. Lam, near Elkton; Robert Lam, Detroit; Hartle Lam, Detroit; Joe Lam, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Dora Baugher, Mrs. Sallie Hensley, Mrs. Alice Odon, and Mrs. Ruth Leak, all of near McGaheysville.
The funeral will be held from the Mt. Olivet church, McGaheysville, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial at McGaheysville.
Page News & Courier, Friday 7 Aug 1942
LLOYD LAM Drowns Near Shenandoah
Lloyd Lam, age 18 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lam, of Weaver's Hollow, Page County, was drowned Saturday morning about 11 o'clock in the Shenandoah River a few miles south of Shenandoah.
Lloyd, with his brother, Richard Lam, and a cousin, was fishing in the Shenandoah River wading about in the stream, when according to the statements of his two companions, he stepped in a deep hole. He was considered a good swimmer, but they think he strangled as his head went under the water. They tried to save him, but became so exhausted they had to return to the bank of the river. The alarm was sounded and the Shenandoah firemen were soon on the scene. His body was soon discovered by Layton Whiteside. Artificial respiration was tried which proved fruitless to revive him.
His is survived by his parents and two brothers, Orlin and Richard Lam. The funeral was conducted from the Weaver Hollow Church on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was at Jollett Hollow.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Nov 1942
Death of MRS. SIEBERT LAM
Mrs. Grace McDorman Lam, age 41, wife of Siebert Lam, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 10th. Mrs. Lam was taken suddenly ill on Saturday and rushed to the hospital where she died on Tuesday.
She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDorman, of Martinsburg, W.Va., and two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Shifflett, of Elkton, and Miss Gayle Lam, of Baltimore.
Her funeral was conducted from her late home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E.E. Sumper, assisted by Rev. John Henderson. Interment was in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Mar 1945
ALEX LAM Rites At Elkton Sunday
Thomas Alexander Lam, age 70, storekeeper, Chesapeake Western Railway, Elkton, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 1945, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for a year and a half but worked until shortly before his death.
He was the son of the late Charles B. and Lucinda Lam and was born near Elkton, Va., on August 1, 1874.
On Decemeber 28, 1889 he was united in marriage to Minnie E. Meadows who survives him. He is also survived by the following children: Mrs. H.L. Jackson, Penn Leird; Stuart B. Lam, Staunton, and Mrs. E.W. White, Roanoke. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Edward Lam, McMullen; Lemuel Lam, Elkton; Sylvester Lam, Tenth Legion; Mrs. George E. Meadows, Herkimer, N.Y.; Mrs. Virgie Delaughter, Elkton; and Mrs. Raymond Brown, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mr. Lam joined the United Brethren Church at Thoroughfare in 1897 and in 1899 transfered his membership to the St. Paul's United Brethren Church in Elkton, in which church he served faithfully as a member of the Board of Trustees...
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday from the Elkton United Brethren Church, the Rev. Floyd L. Fulk officiating.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 May 1941
W.H.P. LAM, of Mt. Zion, Dies
W.H.P. Lam, 70, well known farmer of the Mt. Zion section, died Tuesday morning at his home following a short illness.
Mr. Lam was a son of the late William H. and Sarah B. Lam, and was well known throughout the Mt. Zion section.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Nettie Lam, he is survived by eleven children, Miss Nina Lam, of Pennsylvania; Albert and Ernest Lam, of Carmel, N.Y.; Howard and Roy Lam, of Chains, Mass.; Misses Nora and Mae Lam, of Shenandoah, and Ada, Christine, John, Leon and Cecil Lam, at home; three brothers, Gene and Warfield, of McGaneysville and Joseph Lam of Shenandoah, and two sisters Miss Rebecca Lam and Mrs. Lydia Baker, of Martinsburg, W.Va.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10:30 from the Mt. Zion Church with friends meeting at the home at 10 o’clock. Services were conducted by Rev. O.W. Ritchie. Services at the grave in McGaheysville cemetery were in charge of the Junior Order.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Mar 1947
Unexpected Death of W.Z. LAM
William Zebadee Lam died unexpectly at his home in Weaver Hollow at four o’clock Monday afternoon of last week following an illness of a few hours. Though Mr. Lam had been a great sufferer for the past 12 or 15 years, he had been in his usual health until noon when he was stricken.
The son of the late Mathew and Annie Lam, he was born Dec. 9, 1856. On February 12, 1880 he married Lurainey E. Meadows, who survives with ten of the thirteen children that were born to their union. Those surviving are, George Wm., Charles Lewis, Rosette V., Burleigh J. Lessie C., Flossie J., Canie A., Roy L., Cletus S., and Reda V. Lam. Dorothy and Elzie died in infancy and Tressie passed away three years ago. Two surviving brothers are Walter and James Lam and two sisters surviving are, Mrs. Jennie Thomas and Drucilla Meadows. Also surviving are 37 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and one great great grand child.
Funeral services were held from the Pentecost church in Weaver Hollow.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jan 1944
Death of MRS. WINFIELD LAM
Mrs. Ella D. Lam, 68, wife of Winfield Lam, died at her home near McGaheysville on Friday January 7, 1944, after a long illness.
Mrs. Lam was the daughter of the late Alexander and Harriet Haynes Michael and was born on August 15, 1876, in the Mt. Zion section where she spent her entire life.
Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Frank Good and Mrs. Floyd Turner, both of Shenandoah, Mrs. Jesse Givens, of Washington, D.C., Theodore Lam, of Elkton, and Ellis Lam, at home, and two sisters, Miss Irene Rion, of Mt. Zion, and Mrs. Lucy Michael, of Elkton, and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Lam was a devoted member of the U.B. Church...
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Floyd Fulk, assisted by Rev. D.M. Spence at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon from the Mt. Olive Church. Burial was in the McGaheysville Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jul 1949
Elkton Man Takes Life (SAMUEL NICHOLAS LAMB)
Samuel Nicholas Lamb, 56, a Virginia Electric Power Company worker, died of a self-inflicted shotgun blast at his home at Mt. Pleasant, five and one-half miles east of Elkton shortly after ten o’clock Monday night.
Although he had worked Monday, Mr. Lamb had been in failing health for the past eighteen months.
Sheriff S.H. Callender said Mr. Lamb used a shotgun held at close range…
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cardelia Lamb, three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Frances Hensley, Mrs. Catherine Pearl Dean, and Mrs. Ella Ree Lamb, all of near Elkton. He also leaves one brother, Alfred Lamb, and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Thompson, both of Elkton.
Funeral services will be held this morning at 10:30 from the Mt. Pleasant Church with the Rev. Carroll Goodridge, assisted by the Rev. Gert Cave, in charge of the services. Burial will be in the Elk Run Cemetery of Elkton.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jul 1948
Death of MRS. W.W. LAWSON
Mrs. Minnie Comer Lawson, 56, a native of Shenandoah and wife of Walter Watson Lawson, died Monday at her home in Cleveland, Ohio.
A daughter of W.R.A. Comer and the late Marguerite Dalton Comer, she was born Dec. 29, 1891, in Shenandoah. In June, 1910, she married Bertus Kite, who died in 1918. To this union were born three children, Mrs. Virginia Kite Rhodes, of Roanoke, Mrs. Paul (Hazel) Thacker, of Bridgewater, and a daughter who preceded her in death.
In May, 1925, she married Walter Watson Lawson, of Superior, Wisc., who survive sher. To this union were born two children, Miss Betty Jean Lawson, at home, and a child who died in infancy.
Mrs. Lawson was a member of the Christian Church.
Besides her husband and three daughters, she is survived by her father, W.R.A. Comer, two sisters, Mrs. S. Bartlett, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. H.H. Fitch, of Orange, Va., and one brother, Russell H. Comer, of Naked Creek, one granddaughter, Sandra Lee Thacker, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Christian Church with the Rev. C.M. Ford in charge. Burial was in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Jan 1945
Death of E.P. LILLARD
Esmond Printz Lillard, age 59, died at his late home on Virginia Avenue on Monday, January 8th, after several weeks' illness.
... He was a well known carpenter and contractor, and had endeared himself to many since coming to Shenandoah from Stony Man, near Luray, where he was born in 1885.
He was the son of the late George and Arbelia Printz Lillard. His mother later married William Morrison. She preceded him in death eleven years ago.
Mr. Lillard leaves his wife, the former Miss Bettie Fox, and three children: Mrs. Tessie Cox, of Washington, D.C., Miss Edna Lillard, at home, and Leo, of the U.S. Army overseas.
He had been a life long member of the Lutheran Church and had held membership with St. Peter's congregation since moving to this community.
Last rites will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. J.K. Cadwallader officiating. Interment will be in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Jan 1947
Death of WALTER N. LONG
Walter N. Long, 72, died at his home north of Stanley last Thursday afternoon about 4:15 after an illness of about a month.
Mr. Long had been a lifelong resident of Page County…
He was a son of the late John and Polly Richards Long and was born on October 25, 1874. He was a farmer and a member of the Old School Baptist Church.
Twice married, his first wife was Miss Ida Blosser, who died many years ago. He is survived by his second wife, formerly Miss Ossie Good, and the following children: Mrs. Clarence (Josephine) Judd, of Luray, Eugene Long, of Marshall, Va., Mrs. James (Florine) Nauman, of Stanley, Mrs. Hubert (Pauline) Dovel, of Charles Town, W.Va., John Long, U.S. Marine Corps, San Bernandino, Cal., Benjamin Long, U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Lejuene, N.C., and Mrs. John (Katherine) Powers, of Flint Hill.
He also leaves a brother, John Long, of Luray.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Mt. Zion Brethren Church with Elder Harvey Daily, of Sperryville, officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 5 Apr 1940
Death of MRS. BETTY ANN LOUDERBACK
Mrs. Betty Ann Louderback, wife of the late A.J. Louderback, of the Newport section, passed away at her home in Newport on Monday night, April 1, after a period of declining health for the past six months, Mrs. Louderback was born and reared in the Cub Run section and was the daughter of the late Noah and Mary Ann Kite Foltz. She was a member of one of the most prominent families of the Newport section.
Mrs. Louderback passed away at the age of 82 years and two months, having been born in the year 1858. This family has the honor of being among those of the “long lived”. A brother, Jack louderback, of Illinois, is still enjoying life at the age of 90. Other members of the family have attained ripe ages.
The surviving sister and brothers of Mrs. Louderback are: Mrs. Margie Ann Wilson, of Newport, and Jack and Grant Foltz, of Illinois. The deceased are: Mrs. Charles (Eva Ann) Huffman, of the Hawksbill section; Mrs. Ben Huffman, of the Rileyville section and Mrs. Dave Huffman of the Cub Run section. There were no children born to this union.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday of this week at 11 o’clock at the Newport Christian Church, of which she was a member, with her pastor the Rev. R.E. Newton in charge of the service. The body was laid to rest in the Newport Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 9 Apr 1940
The Funeral of MRS. BETTY LOUDERBACK
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The funeral of Mrs. Betty Louderback was held from the Newport Christian Church on Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock. The services were conducted by her pastor Rev. Newton, assisted by Rev. E.L. Cave, of the Newport Church of the Brethren.
Mrs. Louderback was born at Newport where she spent her entire life. She was born January 29, 1858, being eighty-two years, two months and two days old. She was a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Ann Foltz, of Newport...
When a very young woman she was united in marriage with Jackson Louderback of Newport. Her husband preceded her in death about twenty-four years ago.
Mrs. Louderback, better known by the loving term "Aunt Betsy"... Her nephew, James Louderback, and wife, of Shenandoah, came to care for her... Friday her condition became critical and on Monday April 10 she passed to her reward.
Aunt Betsy was a life long member of the Christian Church of Newport...
She leaves two mourn her departure a sister, Mrs. Margaret Ann Wilson, of Newport, and two brothers, Jack Foltz, of Charles Town, Ill., and Grant Foltz, of Oakland, Ill., another sister, Mrs. Eva Huffman, of the Hawksbill, died about two months ago. She also leaves 72 nieces and nephews who are some of the outstanding citizens of Page County.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Dec 1941
Death of DAVID LOUDERBACK
David Louderback, 81 years old, passed away at his home near Orange, Va., on Friday, December 26, 1941, at 7 o’clock. Mr. Louderback had been in ill health for a long time but it was with deep regret that his friends learn of his death.
He was born and spent the younger part of his life in Page county. It was after his marriage to Miss Ada Cubbage that he moved to Orange, where everyone that knew him had the highest respect for him. He is survived by his wife, there being no children born to this union.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at 11 o’clock from the Preedy Funeral Home. Interment took place in Graham cemetery…
Page News & Courier, Friday 31 Jul 1942
Death of J. SOLON LOUDERBACK
J. Solon Louderback, age 59, died at his home in Hagerstown at 11:00 o'clock Sunday morning, July 26th, after a prolonged illness.
... He was the son of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Louderback and was born and reared near Shenandoah.
He married Miss Nellie Pritchett, of Shenandoah, who survives him. He is also survived by the following brothers: C.E. Louderback, C.W. Louderback, of Shenandoah, I.N. Louderback, of Stanley, Ben Louderback, of Baltimore, Md., and one sister, Mrs. J.W. Frazier, of near Shenandoah.
Mr. Louderback spent most of his life with the Norfolk and Western Railway, being a very efficiatn engineer at the time of his illness. He was a member of the U.B. Church in Hagerstown.
The funeral was conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Hagerstown. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in that city...
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Oct 1940
Death of A.H. LUCAS
A.H. Lucas, “Son” Lucas, age 54 years, died at his home in Shenandoah at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1940, after a brief illness. Mr. Lucas had been confined to his bed for two weeks but his death was unexpected.
He was the son of the late James A. Lucas and has spent his life in Shenandoah.
His wife, who before marriage was Miss Bessie Coverstown, survives, with five sons, Carl, Walter, Harry and David, of Shenandoah, and James, of Norfolk and two daughters Miss Hilda Lucas, of Washington, D.C., and Dorothy at home.
He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Myrtle and Mrs. Mattie Entler, of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Hettie Keim, of Shenandoah, and one brother, Harry E. Lucas, of Hagerstown.
The funeral was conducted from the U.B. Church on Thursday afternoon by Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer, with burial in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 2 Dec 1943
Death of MISS BESSIE SUSAN LUCAS
Miss Bessie Susan Lucas, age 51 years, died at her late home near Shenandoah, on Monday, November 29, after a brief illness. Death resulted from a heart attack.
Miss Lucas was the daughter of the late Richard Lucas and Regina Cubbage Lucas and had lived at the old home place since her birth. She was highly respected and loved by her friends…
Miss Lucas was a member of the United Brethren Church. She is survived by five brothers: W.H. Lucas, of Stanley, Lester Lucas, George Lucas and Reuben Lucas, all of Shenandoah, and Charles Lucas, at home. Two sisters: Mrs. Robert (Ada) Myers, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., and Miss Stella Lucas, at home, also survive.
The funeral was conducted from her late home on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock by her pastor, the Rev. P.W. Fisher. Burial was in the family burial plot…
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Sep 1942
Death of MISS DOROTHY LUCAS
Miss Dorothy Lucas, age 14 years, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Bessie Lucas, on Friday afternoon at three o'clock after an illness of almost a year from heart trouble and its complications.
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She attended the Baptist Sunday School and had almost completed Sixth grade at school. She was the daughter of the late Arthur (Son) Lucas and Mrs. Bessie Coverstone Lucas, who survives. She is also survived by the following brothers and sister: Carl Lucas, near Shenandoah; James Lucas, Norfolk, Va.; Walter, Harrya nd David, at home, and Miss Hilda Lucas, of Washington, D.C.
The funeral was conducted from the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Coverstone, on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. E.E. Sumpter. Interment was in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Nov 1947
Sudden Death of MRS. ISAAC LUCAS
Mrs. Isaac Lucas, 61 years of age, died last Friday morning at her home in Stanley. Her sudden death was received with deep regret by her family and friends.
Anna Elizabeth Lucas was born in the Stanley section March 16, 1886, the daughter of the late Reuben and Sarah Good. She has been a devoted member of the Adventist Church for the past 35 years and possessed a loving disposition that won her many friends.
She is survived by her husband, a foster-daughter, Miss Edith Foster, at home, and two brothers, Everette and Harry Good, of Luray.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3:00 p.m., from the Stanley Adventist Church with Rev. Horton, of Harrisonburg, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Mar 1943
MRS. MATTIE LUCAS Dies In Harrisonburg
Mrs. Mattie Virginia Lucas, 61, wife of Della A. Lucas and well-known resident of Harrisonburg and formerly of Page county, died Saturday morning of last week at 8:15 at her home on Newman Ave...
A daughter of the late John Calvin and Mary Walton Roudabush, on June 30, 1881. She had made her home in Harrisonburg for the past 35 or 40 years.
Mrs. Lucas was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church from childhood, and was active in the Muhlenberg Church work in Harrisonburg...
Besides her husband she is survived by her father, J.C. Roudabush, of Shenandoah; three daughters, Mrs. Alton Figgatt, of Harrisonburg; Mrs. A.D. Carroll, of Newport News; Mrs. Charles Hammond, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. J.P. Hockman, of Shenandoah.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Lucas home on Newman Ave. Services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Allan H. Fenner. Burial was in Woodbine Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 1 Apr 1941
Death of MRS. ORA ZELLA LUCAS
The community of Lucas Hollow was shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Ora Zella Lucas, 32, who died in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 20th, about noon. Her death resulted from an illness of only three weeks.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lucas, of Lucas Hollow. She was born in 1909. At an early age she became a member of the Church of the Brethren…
The following children survive: Virginia, Francis, Robert, Iva, Ruby and Junior Eugene Lucas. Four brothers Oliver, Samuel, John and Elva Cubbage, also survive.
The body was brought from the R.M. Hospital on Sunday to the Tucker Funeral Home in Stanley.
Last rites for the deceased took place at Hilliards Chapel on Monday March 31st at 2:00 p.m. Rev. P.A. Freed was in charge of the services.
Page News & Courier, Thursday, 30 Jan 1947
WM J. LUCAS Found Dead
The body of William J. Lucas, 75, of the Keystone section, was found beneath a railroad trestle about two miles south of Stanley about 8:00 a.m., Sunday. Dr. George Long, county coroner, stated that Lucas had been dead about three hours when his body was spotted by a railroad employee. Mr. Lucas is said to have been in Cubbage Hollow and was on his way home when he either fell the 65 feet to the ground or was struck by a train.
Dr. Long stated, however, that he could find no evidence of his having been hit and plans to continue his investigation. Lucas suffered a broken back and several broken ribs.
The deceased was a son of the late George W., and Grace Jenkins, of Page County. He was born on April 21, 1871.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Ida McCoy and five daughters: Mrs. Oliver (Elizabeth) Short, Mrs. Georgie (Myrtle) Cubbage, Mrs. Ernest (Brownie) Cubbage, Mrs. John (Viola) Cubbage and Mrs. Dewey (Laura) Cubbage, all of Stanley. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Cleveland Lucas, Mrs. Maggie Knight, Mrs. Fannie E. Turner, all of Hagerstown, and Robert Lucas, of Washington, D.C. One brother, Charlie Lucas, of Hagerstown, is deceased.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oliver Short, of Stanley, with Elder Ausby Cubbage, officiating. Burial took place in the family cemetery, at Honeyville.
Page News & Courier, Friday 28 Nov 1941
Death of HUBERT MARTIN
The many friends of Isaac Hubert Martin were greatly grieved to learn of his death on Wednesday morning of this week about ten o'clock at his home in Kimball... He had reached the age of 67 years, two months and three days on the date of his death.
Mr. Martin was born in Rileyville on September 23, 1874, the son of William and Mary Connell Martin. He resided there until 13 years ago when he moved to Kimball. In his early life he was employed by the Norfolk and Western Railroad and left that work to accept employment with the State in connection with the highways. He was devoted to his church, having joined the Baptist in Rileyville 31 years ago...
In 1899 he married Miss Susie Hill, who survives, with the following children, Mrs. Page (Ollie) Shenk, of Kimball; Mrs. Landon (Odelle) Alger, of Rileyville; Mrs. Lester (Bernice) painter, of Luray; Mrs. Olin (Ruby) Shenk, of Kimball, and Louie, Glenwood and Phyllis, at home. Mr. Martin was one of sixteen children, but threre are only two brothers and two sisters surviving. They are, John Martin, of Kansas, Charley Martin, of Florida, Mrs. D.M. Kemp, of York, Pa., and Miss Ada Martin, of Luray...
Last rites will take place today (Friday- at 2:00 p.m. at Beahm's CHapel with the Rev. Kenneth M. Hayes, of Bentonville and the Rev. F.T. Fulcher, of Rileyville, officiating. Interment will be in the Beahm's Chapel cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 7 Jan 1943
Death of WILL E. MARTIN
William E. Martin, 48, of Alma, died at his home in that section on Thursday, December 31st, after an illness of only a few days. His death is attributed to pneumonia.
The son of William and Molly Jenkins Martin, deceased, he was born in 1894 in the community where he died. He had spent his life working as a farmer...
He married Miss Elva Smeltzer, who survives him with six small children. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Harry Martin, of Warren County, Charles Martin, of Akron, Ohio, Ben Martin, Jonah Martin, of Aliquippa, Pa., Mrs. Bertha Suttrin, of Flint Hill, Va., Mrs. May Flippo, of Harrisonburg, Va. and Miss Bessie Martin, of Hagerstown, Md. One sister, Mrs. Alice Monger, of Elkton, is deceased.
Last rites were conducted on Saturday, January 2nd, at 10:30 a.m. from the Old School Baptist Church at Alma, with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery at Alma.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Jun 1942
Death of MRS. LULA B. MAUCK
The tragic death of Mrs. Lula Belle Mauck, aged resident of Stanley, on Wednesday afternoon of this week when she was struck at the railroad crossing in Stanley by a north bound N. & W. freight train...
Mrs. Mauck was the widow of the late D.L. Mauck, who passed away about 25 years ago. She had lived alone at her home in Stanley since the death of Miss Annie Decker, who had made her home with Mrs. Mauck.
The deceased lady was 75 years of age, having been born on October 3, 1866 in the Mauck section near Kiblinger's store, the daughter of the late Joseph Daniel and Annie Louderback Kiblinger. She was a devout member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Mauck are three brothers: Joseph Kiblinger, David Kiblinger and Ed Kiblinger, all of the Mauck section. There were no children.
Last rites will be held today (Friday) at 2:30 p.m. at Graves Chapel with Elder J.B. Jenkins in charge of the service. He will be assisted by Rev. W.J. Whitesell. Burial will be in the Graves Chapel Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 19 Nov 1940
Death of JOHN MAYE
John Maye, age 85 years, died at his home in Fleeburg, near Comertown on Thursday, Nov. 14, 1940, after several weeks of illness.
Mr. May became bewildered several weeks ago and wondered several miles from his home before he was found by friends and his health has gradually declined since.
He leaves two brothers, Phillip and Jack, and two sons, Ausby and George Maye. He had one daughter, deceased and one deceased son. His late wife was a Miss Turner before marriage.
Mr. Maye was a member of the Assembly of God Church and was a highly respected citizen. He was buried Saturday in the family lot at Fleeburg.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 31 May 1945
Death of MRS. SALLIE CATHERINE MAY
Mrs. Sally Catherine May, 20, died at the home of her parents, west of Stanley, on Saturdau of last week following a year of ill health.
She was born on June 2nd, 1924, and was the daughter of Ira D. Weaver and Eleanor Painter Weaver, of Page County. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
In addition to her parents, she leaves her husband, Freeman May, of Stanley, two sisters: Mrs. Clifford (Irene) Blosser and Mrs. Ray (Marie) Seekford, of Stanley, and three brothers: Pvt. Lloyd Weaver, of New Cumberland,Pa., and John Paul and Charles Weaver, at home.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m., from the Adventist Church with Rev. John W. Aleshire officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 11 Feb 1941
Death of WILLIAM HENRY MAY
William Henry May, 61, was instantly killed last night at 6:30 o'cvlock when he accidentally stepped from a locomotive tender in the N. & W. yards at Shenandoah. Mr. May was a native of Shenandoah and had been employed with the N. & W. Railroad since he was 18 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Nora Belle May and the following children, Mrs. Frances Berkoski, of Shenandoah, Miss Gladys May, of Philadelphia, Rufus May, of Shenandoah and Elvin May, who is employed in the office of the Virginia Oak Tannery.
At the time of going to press details of the accident could not be learned. No funeral arrangements have been made. The body was brought to the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray last night.
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Feb 1941
Death of W.H. MAY
William Henry May, age 61, son of the late B.T. May, was instantly killed about 6:30 o’clock on Monday evening, Feb. 10, 1941, while working for the Norfolk and Western Railway. Mr. May was employed as assistant hostler and at the time of the accident was engaged in coaling an engine. Mr. May fell to the ground, a distance of 15 feet, which was caused by a rope breaking. Death was instantaneous.
Mr. May was born near Dayton, Va., in 1879 and came with his parents to Shenandoah about sixty years ago where he spent his entire life, being employed most of that time by the Norfolk and Western… was a member of the Christian Church, having been baptized by Rev. G.H. Easley. He was married 31 years ago to Miss Nora Taylor, of Stanley, who with the following children survive: Mrs. (Frances) John Berkouski, of Shenandoah, Miss Gladys May, of Philadelphia, Elvin May, employed at Luray, and one adopted son, Rufus, at home.
He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Dora Turner, of Kerneysville, W.Va., Charley May and Joe May, of Shenandoah, A.D. May, of Front Royal, Va., Emerald May, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. (Ella) L.L. Comer, of Shenandoah. There is one deceased sister, Mrs. Ernest Foltz.
The funeral was conducted from the Christian Church at 2:30 on Thursday afternoon by Rev. A.B. Crocker assisted by Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer. Interment was in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 27 May 1941
JAMES ERNEST MAYES Dies
Following an illness of about three years, James Ernest Mayes, 59, of near Stanley, passed this life in the Page Memorial Hospital on Friday May 23rd.
Mr. Mayes, an N. & W. employee, had been a life-long resident of this county and was a highly respected citizen of the Stanley community. He was born on April 5, 1882. After becoming affiliated with the railroad he became a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Order of Fraternal Americans. The deceased married Miss Artie L. Nauman August 1st, 1901, and to them were born the following children: Thurman S. Mayes, Charles E. Mayes, Madeline Mayes, Elna L. Mayes, Mrs. Myra Wilson, Mrs. Maggie Jenkins, and Mrs. Ruby Purdham. There are three deceased children. Beside his wife and children he is survived by ten grandchildren, and the following sisters and brother, Mrs. Lee Wilson, Mrs. Henry Good, Mrs. Archie R. Painter, Amos C. Mayes, all of near Stanley. One sister, Mrs. Blanche Duncan, also of near Stanley, is deceased.
Last rites were held yesterday, May 26th, at 2:00 p.m., at his late home with interment in the family graveyard. Elder J.B. Jenkins officiated…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Jan 1944
Death of Little JEWELL MAXINE MCALISTER
Jewel Maxine McAlister, seven month old daughter of Cpl. and Mrs. Bernard McAlister, died of whooping cough and pneumonia at the R.M. Hospital on Tuesday, December 28th.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 1st with Rev. E.W. Gowin in charge...
Cpl. McAlister is serving in the 5th Army somehwere in Italy. He never saw his daughter.
Page News & Courier, Friday 16 Feb 1940
Death of Shenandoah Child (VIOLET MCALISTER)
Violet McAlister, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McAlister, of Shenandoah, died at the home of her parents in Shenandoah on Saturday, February 10, age 25 days.
Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer, at the home on February 12, at 2 p.m. Burial was in the McAlister family burial grounds on Crooked Run.
Mrs. McAlister was before marriage was Miss Gretchen Tappy.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Jun 1942
MELVIN L. MCCOY Dies At Hospital
Melvin L. McCoy, 30, passed this life yesterday morning at 10:00 at the Page Memorial Hospital. Mr. McCoy had been in failing health for sometime but had only been confined to his bed for the past two weeks. Though everything possible was done he failed to respond to treatment.
The deceased was born october 8, 1911, in the Marksville district of Page County, the son of William and Nannie Good McCoy. He was educated in the county schools... He married Mrs. Gladys Gray, who survives.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by one son, Randolph, and a stepdaughter, Peggy Gray, and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Jessie (Ada) Burns, Mrs. Ernest (Carrie) Yates and Miss Ethel McCoy, all of Marksville, and Edward, John and Hoyt, of Marksville, Albert, of Coalwood, W.Va., and Rufus of Waynesboro, Va.
The body was brought from the hospital to Bradley's Funeral Home to be prepared for burial.
At the time of going to press funeral arrangements had not been made.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 31 Dec 1940
Death of W.V. MCDANIEL
Shenandoah was shocked and grieved on Christmas Day when the news came that "Will" McDaniel had been almost instantly killed on Christmas Eve enroute to Washington, D.C., from Roanoke, Va. Mr. McDaniel was on his way to spend Christmas with his children in Washington and was coming to Shenandoah on Christmas Day to attend the Christmas program at the Grove Hill U.B. Church where he had been a faithful member. Mr. McDaniel stopped on the road between Warrenton and Washington in inquire about the road, feeling that he was probably on the wrong road. He stepped out from behind his car directly in front of an oncoming car. The driver swerved his car and did his best to prevent the accident, but he was struck... He was 57 years of age and was born near Grove Hill where he has spent practically all of his life. He went to Washington a few years ago where he was employed for several months and left there to accept a position as car repairer for the Norfolk and Western Railroad in Roanoke, but retained his residence in Shenandoah, where he owned an attractive home just north of town.
Mr. McDaniel was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McDaniel, of Grove Hill. He is survived by his wife and the following children, Mrs. (Pauline) Firmine Poole, Mrs. (Velma) Ray Phillips, Mrs. (Helen) Francis Barhan, Mrs. (Naomi) Willis Stilman and Edward all of Washington, D.C., Hollis, Jennings, and Elwood are at home. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters, Herbert McDaniel, Joe McDaniel, Elmer McDaniel, Walter McDaniel, Mrs. Amos Comer, Mrs. Tom Kite, Mrs. Willie Tysinger, and Mrs. Curtis May.
The funeral was conducted by his pastor, the Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer, from the U.B. Grove Hill Church on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Apr 1945
MRS. MABEL SEIBERT MILLER Dies At University Hospital
The death of Mrs. Henry L. Miller yesterday morning at about four o'clock at the University Hospital... She had been in failing health for the past several years but had managed her home and continued her interest in the different hunt clubs until about two weeks ago...
Mabel Frances Seibert was born in Luray July 1, 1906 the daughter of Mrs. William Edward Seibert and the late Mr. Seibert. She attended the schools in Luray and married Henry L. Miller, of Rappahannock, who survives with one son, Brook Robert Miller, 18, who is stationed at the U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Leon Seibert, of Pittsburgh. Her sister, Mrs. Mortimer (Eva Mae) Button, is deceased.
Short services will be held at her home in Rappahannock today (Thursday) after which the body will be brought to the Evergreen Cemetery, Luray, for interment at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Harry Chelf officiating.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 16 Sep 1941
THOMAS ALONZO MILLER Dies In Washington Hospital
Thomas Alonzo Miller, 72, formerly of Page County and for the past thirty years a resident of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed this life on Saturday of last week in Washington, D.C., where he had been receiving treatment at the Doctors Hopsital. Death resulted from histaplomosis…
Mr. Miller was well known in the Marksville section where he was born April 30th, 1869, the son of Thomas and Clarissa Keyser Miller, both deceased. He attended the schools of Page County. Later he took up residence in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he worked as a carpenter and established a contracting business. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and was an Odd Fellow. Mr. Miller never married.
He is survived by a niece and a nephew, Mrs. William Powe, of Pasadena, Calif., and F. Cortland Auforth, of Hollywood, Calif., who flew east on July 26th to be at his bedside. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Wilmer (Sallie) Koontz, of Stanley, Miss Essie Miller, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. F.W. (Mattie) Auforth, of Pasadena, Calif.
Remains of the deceased were brought to his old home in the Marksville section on Monday by the Tucker Funeral Home, of Stanley, who are in charge of the arrangements.
Last rites will take place today at Graves Chapel at 2 p.m. (E.S.T.) with the Rev. F.F. Fulcher officiating, assisted by Rev. W.J. Whitesell. Interment will take place in the Graves Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 6 Sep 1940
Death of W.O. MAY
After four weeks illness, William O. May, age 68, quietly passed away at an early hour Tuesday of last week, at the R.M. Hospital, where he had been under treatment for the past week.
Mr. May was born on October 22, 1871 and had lived most of his life at his home on the Crooked Run road, east of Shenandoah. He was a respected citizen, a kind father and a friend to all. For many years he had been a faithful member of Mt. Lebanon Christian Church.
The deceased was a bricklayer and was working at his trade the day preceding his sudden illness which began four weeks ago. He was also interested in fruit growing, especially strawberries, and many persons of the nearby towns will remember him by these products.
Surviving are his wife, who was amiss Comer, and the following children, Eunice E., Curtis L., Mrs. (Ollie) John Andrews, Mrs. (Iva) George Frazier, of Elkton, Loraine L., Mrs. (Frances) Charles Dorrough, Mrs. (Gladys) Plum, Earl and Paul. Also 33 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three sons, Carlos, Floyd and Virgil, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held last Thursday at 2 o’clock, at the U.B. Church in Shenandoah. Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer, assisted by Elder E.L. Cave, conducted the services. Interment at Grove Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 May 1949
Death of MRS. W.O. MAY
Mrs. Alice Comer May, 79, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Frazier, near Elkton, on Saturday evening at 10:15 o’clock. Mrs. May, the widow of W.O. May, well known and beloved resident of the Comertown community, was stricken with paralysis about six months ago, at the home of her son, Loraine May. She had recovered sufficiently to make a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Frazier, at whose home she passed away.
Mrs. May was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Comer, of the Comertown community. She was a member of the Comertown Christian Church.
She is survived by the following children: Curtis, Eunice, Loraine, Earl and Paul May, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Ollie Andrews, Mrs. Charles (Frances) Dorrough, and Mrs. John (Gladys) Plum, of Shenandoah; and Mrs. George Frazier, of Elkton. Seven brothers- Benjamin, Martin, Jacob and Hiram Comer, of Shenandoah; Charlie Comer, of Stanley; William Comer, of Front Royal; James Comer, of Waynesboro; eight sisters- Mrs. Herbert Stanley, Mrs. Martha Kite, Mrs. Mary Good, Mrs. Josie Comer, Mrs. Franie Judd, Mrs. Ora May, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Fellie McDaniel, of Washington, and Mrs. Ella Higgs, of Pennsylvania, 38 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at the Comertown Christian Church at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with her pastor, the Rev. R.E. Newton, in charge, assisted by Rev. P.W. Fisher. Burial was in the Grove Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jan 1944
BETTY McALISTER Killed In Newport News
Betty McAlister, age 14 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAlister, of near Shenandoah was almost instantly killed on Tuesday evening, Jan. 4, 1944, about six o'clock when struck by an automobile while on her way to a store in Newport News.
As Betty was walking along the street, a group of boys threw a bunch of firecrackers under her feet which caused her to jump in front of a car that was passing. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but expired before reaching there.
Betty had attended the Comertown and Grove Hill Schools in Page County and this year was making her home with her sister, Mrs. Amos Sly, at Newport News and attending school there.
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Her funeral was conducted on Friday, January 7, from Comertown Christian Church by the Rev. John Henderson. Burial was in the McAlister Cemetery near by.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 10 Dec 1940
Death of J.H. MCALISTER
James Harold McAlister, aged about 70 years, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 6, where he had been a patient for the past three days. Mr. McAlister had been ill for some time but his illness did not take a serious nature until the first of the week.
Mr. McAlister lived near Comertown and his funeral was conducted from there on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Elder E.L. Cave assisted by J.W. Henderson. He was buried in the family burying ground. He leaves three children, Mrs. Leonard Comer, Harold and Charles McAlister, all of Shenandoah, and several grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert and William and three sisters, Misses Mittie and Jennie McAlister and Mrs. Mary Kite, at Ingham, one brother, David McAlister, is deceased. His wife, who before marriage was Miss Blanche Price, died five years ago.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 4 Nov 1941
Death of ELBIE NEWMAN MCCOY
Elbie Newman McCoy, 62, a life long resident of Keystone, south of Stanley, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Sunday morning at 9:30. Mr. McCoy had been sick all summer and three weeks ago was taken to the hospital for treatment, but failed to respond like it was hoped he would.
He was born on July 4th, 1880, the son of Acra and Rebecca Cubbage McCoy, both deceased, and was an energetic man...
He is survived by his wife, Sally McCoy, who he married in 1913, and two children, Robert McCoy, who is employed in Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Gertie Cubbage, who resides at home with her parents. He is also survived by three brothers, Marcellus, James and John Wise, and one sister, Mrs. Phillip (Bessie) Cubbage, all of Keystone.
Last rites take place on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., with Elder J.B. Jenkins conducting the services held at the home. Interment will take place in Sigler's Graveyard.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 26 Nov 1940
Death of MRS. SARAH JANE MCCOY
At the venerable age of eighty-eight years Mrs. Sarah Jane McCoy, beloved lady of the Cubbage Hollow section of this county, passed this life on Friday of last week Nov. 22, at the home of her son, John, in the Basin of the Cubbage Hollow. Immediate cause of death was bronchial pneumonia, although she had been suffering from the infirmaties of old age for some time. Funeral services took place in the Episcopal Mission in the Hollow on Saturday the 23rd at 2 p.m. with Rev. R.H. Lee assisted by Rev. Ausby Cubbage officiating. A large and sorrowful gathering attended the last rites… Her twelve grandsons bore the body to its final resting place in the Cubbage Hollow cemetery.
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She was a devoted member of the Brethren Church and was a loyal and consistent attendant and worker so long as her health permitted.
She was born Sept. 12, 1852 in the Cubbage Hollow section where she remained during her lifetime. She was the daughter of Abraham Cubbage, of Page County, and Mandy Seekford Cubbage, of Rockingham County. She married James McCoy when quite young. He died a number of years ago.
Living children are: Andrew McCoy, John W. McCoy, William McCoy, Mrs. Ida Lucas, Mrs. Otis Campbell, Mrs. Sallie McCoy, Mrs. Bettie Good, Mrs. David Lucas and Mrs. James Cubbage, of this county. Deceased children are: Mrs. Viola Lucas, Mrs. Carrie McCoy and Mrs. Gertrude Cubbage. Mrs. McCoy leaves 86 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Page News & Courier, Friday 31 Jan 1941
Sudden Death in Weaver Hollow (MRS. MARY ELIZABETH MEADOWS)
Mary Elizabeth Meadows fell dead Sunday morning, January 19th, at her home in Weaver Hollow. She was getting over the flu, sitting by the fire laughing and talking though she hadn’t been bed fast.
Two daughters and two sons-in-law and two grandchildren were with her when she collapsed. She was 72 years, 11 months, 29 days old. Her husband, Charlie Meadows, passed away 24 years ago…
She was a member of the Weaver Hollow Pentecost church…
She was a daughter of Simeon and Sarah Smith. Born in Page Co., and lived here most all her life. Had many friends far and near, has one sister left, Serena Bailey, and one half-brother, Gruver Weaver, to mourn her loss, also 8 children, Burman Meadows, Winchester, Va.; Oliver Meadows, Bardane, W.Va.; Luther Meadows, Furnace No. 2; Dewey Meadows, Halltown, W.Va.; Raymond Meadows, Furnace No. 2; Mrs. Elmer Lam, Weaver Hollow; Mrs. Jesse Jenkins, Stanley; Mrs. Guy Lam, at home, and 35 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild.
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Funeral services were held in Weaver Hollow Church Tuesday, 21st, at 2 o’clock.
Rev. Fread, of Dovel Hollow, and Rev. Gird Cave, of Shenandoah, officiated…
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 25 Nov 1941
Last Rites Held for MRS. MARY SUSAN MEADOWS
Last rites were held on Sunday for Mrs. Mary Susan Meadows, 85 years, 6 months and 2 days, at the Episcopal Mission at Tanner’s Ridge.
Mrs. Meadows passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lam, who reside on the Hawksbill, on Saturday morning at four o’clock following a short illness of about six days. Her death is attributed to pneumonia and injuries sustained in a recent fall.
The deceased was a woman of fine qualities, and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Her parents were Joe and Lindy Jenkins Breeden, now deceased. Her husband was the late Alex Meadows, who died a few years ago. She resided at Tanner’s Ridge her entire life except for a few years in Timberville, following her husband’s death when she went to live with her children there.
She is survived by the following children: Amos, Elbert, Walter, Hildon, Grover, who resides in New Market, Kern, Mrs. Bessie Lam, Mrs. Fannie Lamb, Mrs. Carrie Meadows, Mrs. Nellie Meadows, Mrs. Belle Meadows, Mrs. Crim Meadows, and Mrs. Ellie Collier. Four children are deceased.
Her brothers and sisters are: Lonza Breeden, Robert Breeden, of the Bethlehem section, Mrs. Sallie Ferrell, of Charles Town, W.Va., and Mrs. Rebecca Colvin, of Timberville.
Funeral services were held on Sunday at the Episcopal Mission at Tanner’s Ridge at 2 o’clock with Rev. Entwistle officiating. Interment took place in the Thomas Cemetery at Tanner’s Ridge…
Page News & Courier, Friday 28 Aug 1942
Death of Mrs. W.T. Meadows (SALTUA ALICE)
The death of Mrs. W.T. Meadows, 78, on Sunday morning of this week about 10:30 at her home on the R.N. Long farm near Stanley has filled that community with sorrow. Mrs. Meadows’ death resulted from a stroke of paralysis which she suffered about a week ago, and from which she never regained consciousness.
She was born Saluta Alice McCauley on April 10, 1864 in Albemarle County the daughter of the late Foster and Luramy McCauley. She was raised and educated in Albemarle County, having come to Page only a few years ago. Her husband, who survives her, is William Thomas Meadows, who helps his son on his farm in Charlottesville.
Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: W. Howard Meadows, of Charlottesville, Mrs. Howard Breeden, Mrs. Edgar Viands and Mrs. Elizabeth Lowery, all of Shenandoah and Mrs. Frank Downing, of Luray. She also leaves thirty-five grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Her brother, Henry McCauley, of Albemarle County, is the last surviving member of her family.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the St. Peter’s United Brethren Church near Hume’s Run, two miles west of Shenandoah, Rev. Vernon L. Rogers, of Shenandoah, was in charge of the services. Interment took place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 11 Apr 1941
Death of S.R. MEADOWS
Sam Raymond Meadows, age 37, a resident of the Furnace Community, died Monday morning, April 6 at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the past week...
Until his recent illness, Mr. Meadows had been employed by the silk mill in Waynesboro.
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Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Florine Meadows and three daughters, Mrs. Roberta Breeden, and Misses Ethel and Reva Meadows, and three sons, Charles, Bernard and Ralph,. all at home.
Four brothers survive, Luther, Bernard, Dewey and Oliver and three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Lam, Mrs. Guy Lam and Mrs. Artie Jenkins.
Funeral services were held from his home at Furnace No. 2 on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. George Shivers in charge of the service...
Page News & Courier, Friday 7 Feb 1941
T.W. MEADOWS Dies
Funeral services for Thomas W. Meadows, 87, who died Monday afternoon at his home near Jollets, were held on Thursday afternoon at one o'clock from the Jollets church with the Rev. Fridley officiating.
Mr. Meadows was born near Jollets and had made his home in that section all of his life where he was an outstanding farmer. He was a life-long member of the Methodist Church.
He had been married for 68 years.
Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Metilda C. Meadows, and the following children, W.D. Meadows, of Jellts; J.W. Meadows, of Baltimore; C.T. Meadows, of Toano, Va.; C.M. Meadows, of Waynesboro; Mrs. Frank Higgs, of Toano, Va.; Mrs. Vlint Dearing, of Elkton; Mrs. John Smith, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Lester Baugher, of Elkton; and Mrs. Zettie Smith, of Strasburg.
A sister, Mrs. W.D. Collier also survives and 56 grandchildren, and sixty great grandchildren- Harrisonburg Daily News Record.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 11 Feb 1941
Funeral of T.W. MEADOWS (II)
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Funeral services for Thomas W. Meadows, age 87, were held Thursday, Feb. 6th, at the Jolletts Methodist Church.
Mr. Meadows was the son of the late Mitchell and Virinda Meadows. He was a native of Page County and spent his entire life as a prosperous farmer in the Jolletts community. “Uncle Tom” as he was called will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Matilda Jollett Meadows and four sons, 6 daughters, J. Wesley Meadows, of Sparrowspoint, Md., Clint, Toano, Va., Marvin, of Waynesboro, W. Dorsey, of Jolletts, Mrs. Rosetta Eppard, of Winchester, Mrs. Lillie Higgs, of Toano, Va., Mrs. Mattie Smith, of Strasburg, Mrs. Mollie Bargher, of Elkton, Mrs. Maggie Smith, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Nora Dearing, of Furnace No. 2. One sister, Mrs. Mary Collier, of Jolletts, 54 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren also survive.
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Interment was in the Jolletts cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 27 Jun 1941
Death of J.F. MERICA
J.F. Merica, age 65, a farmer of the Furnace No. 2 section, died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 23, at 4 o'clock. He had been in poor health for several months. He was a son of Howard and Annie Rothgeb Merica and spent his entire life in the Furnace No. 2 and adjacent sections. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dora Gordon Merica and six daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Hayden and Mrs. Bertie Hamrick, Roanoke; Mrs. Ethel Dofflemoyer, Alexandria; Mrs. Mary McGuire, Waynesboro; Mrs. Littie Smith, Blackstone, and Miss Mae Merica, at home; and three sons, Ernest, of Shenandoah; William, of Alexandria, and Bennie, at home.
He also leaves three brothers, J.W. Merica, T.A. Merica, and C.C. Merica, and three sisters, Mrs. Cora Eppard, Sparrows Point, Md.; Mrs. Maggie Bailey, Elkton, and Mrs. Mary Ferrell, Shenandoah.
The funeral was held Thursday morning at ten o'clock from the Furnace No. 2 Methodist Church. The services were conducted by Rev. S.F. Fridley. Burial was in the Huffman cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 30 Sep 1941
Death of CHARLES ST. ELMO MILLER
The death of Charles St. Elmo Miller, 68, well known resident of Page County, on Sunday morning about 9 a.m. at the Page Memorial Hospital, as filled the community with sorrow and grief. He was ill but a short time from a paralytic stroke suffered on September 19th…
Mr. Miller was one of the most distinctive characters ever known in the county. He engaged in many phases of business and had a host of friends and relatives who held him in the highest regard and respect. He was a telegraph operator in his early life and later was milliner in the store of the late Vernon Ford. In later life he engaged in varied businesses… He was one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the Page Memorial Hospital project and gave much of his time and interest in the promotion of this institution. He had been living with different families in the county for many years and before his death was living with Shirley Kiblinger and son.
He was a loyal and devoted member of the Primitive Old School Baptist Church where he attended all his life.
Mr. Miller was born April 8th, 1873, the son of William A.J. and Mary Buracker Miller, deceased. He attended the schools of Page County and lived here throughout his lifetime. He was never married.
His only surviving sister is Mrs. Mollie Young, of Nashville, Tenn., and a niece, Miss Margaret Young, also of Nashville. Deceased brothers and sisters are Tom Miller, Will Miller, Mrs. Fannie Shifflett and Miss Maggie Miller.
Last rites took place at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the Mt. Carmel Primitive Baptist Church with a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives in attendance. The obsequies were conducted by Elder J.B. Jenkins, with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 May 1945
Death of MRS. SAMUEL L. MILLER
The death of Mrs. Samuel L. Miller at her home one mile east of Luray on last Thursday morning...
Salome Virginia Printz was born January 28, 1869, in the Morning Star section of Page County, the daughter of John S. Printz and Mary Coffman Printz. She lived all her life on the farm, and on March 15, 1899, she married Samuel L. Miller, one of Page County's most progressive farmers. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 1925. She spent fifty years of her life at the place of her birth in the Morning Star section and only moved to near Luray 27 years ago.
Mrs. Miller was a devout Christian woman. She was baptized June 20, 1869 by the late Rev. Socrates Henkel and was confirmed in Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church by the late Rev. J.N. Stirewalt on May 16, 1885, and was a charter member of the Women's Missionary Society for 18 years...
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Irvin (Vernie M) Fox, who with her husband resided at the home with her mother, and one son, Pvt. Forrest L. Miller, who has been serving with the Armed Forces for the past three years.He has been in Africa, Sicily, England and at present is in Germany. One sister, Mrs. Julia A. Printz, of Luray, survives, also three sisters-in-law, Mrs. W.L. Judd, Mrs. George Miller, of Luray and Mrs. Emma Flight, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and one brother-in-law, Joseph B. Miller, of West Mansfield, Ohio, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Morning Star Cemetery with the Rev. A.L. Boliek officiating, assisted by Rev. Fred E. Dufford and Rev. B.D. Castor...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Aug 1943
Death of MRS. WILBUR H. (VIRGINIA LEE) MILLER
The passing of Mrs. Wilbur H. Miller, 72, of Stanley, on Friday evening, July 30th, at her home has filled that community with much sorrow...
The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Short, of Stanley, and spent most of her life in Page County. In 1895 she was married at Rockville, Md., to Wilbur H. Miller, well known Stanley citizen, who died on June 21, 1941. Mr. Miller, a prominent man in his community, was serving in the capacity of Chief Fire Warden of Page County at the time of his death...
Mrs. Miller is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Cave, of Stanley, and one brother, Charley Short, also of Stanley. She also leaves a number of nieces and nephews. A sister, Mrs. Mattie Short, is deceased.
Interment took place at Graves Chapel on Sunday afternoon following funeral services at the Baptist church, of which she had been a faithful member. Her pastor, Rev. E.E. Sumpter, officiated, and was assisted by Rev. G.H.H. Tyler...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jun 1943
Death of ANDREW JACKSON MITCHELL
Andrew J. Mitchell, 89, passed away at his home on East Main Street on Sunday night about 11 o'clock following a paralytic stroke which he suffered about five days before.
Mr. Mitchell, a native of Maryland, came to Luray about fifty years ago. He married Miss Phillie Jenkins, of Luray, and they moved soon afterward to Salem, Va., where he engaged in the tanning business. After several years they returned to Luray and he worked for the Deford Tanning Co. His wife preceded him in death about twenty-five years ago. In 1932 he married Miss Kate Campbell, of Luray, who survives him.
Andrew Jackson Mitchell was born on January 10, 1854, having reached the age of 89 years, 5 months and 10 days at the time of his death. His father, the late George Mitchell, came to the United States from London, England, when he was fifteen and settled in Maryland.
The deceased leaves two sons by his first marriage. They are: Mryvan L. Mitchell, of McKee's ROck, Pa., and Cletus Lester Mitchell, of Middletown, Ohio. Three other children, Allen, Charles and Nora Mitchell, are deceased.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Old School Baptist Church with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating, assisted by Dr. Ray Smith. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Sep 1945
Death of BEAUREGARD MORRIS
Beauregard Morris, 84, highly esteemed resident of the Alma section, passed away at his home about midnight Monday of this week following an illness of several years.
Mr. Morris was one of the county’s oldest citizens and had lived here his entire life. He was born March 21, 1861, at Leaksville and was the son of the late John and Mary Louberry Morris.
He is survived by his wife, who was before marriage, Miss Fannie Knight, and three daughters: Mrs. Frank (Edith) Freeze and Mrs. Lee (Nannie) Shenk, of Alma, and Mrs. Joe (Rose) Courtney, of Stanley.
Rev. A.F. Sudduth will conduct the funeral which will be held at the Alma Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. today (Thursday). Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 17 Feb 1942
Death of EUDORA FLORENCE MORRIS
Mrs. Eudora Florence Morris, aged 72 years and 9 months, passed quietly away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.L. Cubbage, at Grove Hill on Friday afternoon, February 13th, following an illness of about two months.
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She was married to Van Buren Morris who died in 1927. The following children survive: Mrs. H.L. (Lottie) Morris, of White Post; Mrs. J.N. (Lola) Comer, Mrs. P.W. (Eula) Lucas, Mrs. E.L. (Ruth) Cubbage, Mrs. C.C. (Reva) Morris, Mrs. Avis D. (Virginia) Courtney, and Unda and Vernon Morris, all of Shenandoah. Besides her children she leaves 43 grandchildren and 1 great grand child. A brother, Loe F. Brown, of Shenandoah, also survives.
Funeral services were held at the Grove Hill U.B. Church where she was a member on Sunday at 2:00 o'clock, with her pastor, Rev. Vernon Rogers, conducting the services. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 15 Nov 1940
Death of JOHN J. MOYER (PICTURE ATTACHED)
The entire community was shocked and grieved on Monday night, Nov. 11th to learn of the passing of John Joseph Moyer venerable 85 year old citizen of Luray. Death came at 10 p.m. as a result of complications from pneumonia which he contracted about a week before his death. Mr. Moyer leaves a record of fine public service.
He was born on August 4th 1855 at Fairview near Luray and was educated in the Luray schools. After his schooling he took up farming and is said to have worked on more than twenty five farms throughout the county. He was a member of the Luray Town Council for eight years and on the County School Board for fourteen years. He was a judge on the corporation court for 30 years. From a record of his life it is revealed that he served on the jury 30 times.
After his farming experience he took up blacksmithing and real estate in Luray. He built six homes in Luray and two carriage factories in down town Luray both of which burned to the ground in later years. He built a blacksmith shop at the spot now occupied by the Waters building for L.J. Moyer. That also burned. Besides he built a number of barns in the county and otherwise dealt in real estate transactions. Mr. Moyer retired sometime ago but never lost his vigor and his creatuve instinct.
Mr. Moyer was a charter member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church which he joined August 20th, 1876. He served for forty five years as a councilman of the church, for forty years as a Trustee and 35 years as treasurer.
He was married three times, the given name of all three wives being Annie. They were Miss Annie Sours, of Morning Star, whom he married in 1876, Miss Annie Isabell Beahm, of Beahm, Va., and his surviving wife, who was Miss Annie Eliza Smeltzer, of Compton, Va. He was the father of five children, three of whom survive. They are: Mrs Anna Moyer Fox, of Luray, Virgil A. Moyer, of Waynesboro, Va., and Luther J. Moyer, of Luray. Deceased children are, Irvin Eugen and Everett Raymond. Mr. Moyer leaves twelve grandchildren and three brothers living. The brothers are Milton L. Moyer, of Bixler's Ferry, W.J. Moyer, of Fairview, and T.A. Moyer, of Stony Man. Deceased brothers are M.L. Moyer, Benjamin F., Washington P., Dr. David D., and Stephen.
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Last rites took place Wednesday at 2 p.m. at his beloved St. Mark's Church. The services were in charge of his pastor, J. Glenn Boliek, with Rev. D.L. Fringer, Rev. E.L. Cave, and Rev. J. Shumake, of Waynesboro assisting...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Dec 1942
Sudden Death of MRS. JOHN J. MOYER
This community was deeply distressed Tuesday evening when it learned of the death of Mrs. John J. Moyer at her home on East Main Street. Mrs. Moyer who had seemed to be in the best of health, was found in her bedroom and her death was attributed to a heart attack, which, it is believed had occurred sometime late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 p.m., at the Methodist Church with the Rev. W.A. Blankenbaker officiating, assisted by the Rev. F.E. Dufford. Interment will be at Green Hill cemetery.
Annie Eliza Smeltzer was born September 5th, 1877, at Compton, Va., the daughter of Wharton and Delaney Smeltzer. She attended the county schools and in early life became affiliated with the Methodist Church. She married John J. Moyer, who passed this life November 11th, 1940. Mr. Moyer was one of Luray's outstanding citizens having been a member of the Town Council and County School Board, a prominent farmer and judge on the Corporation Court for thirty years.
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The deceased is survived by a brother and a sister, J.N. Smeltzer, of Compton, Va., and Mrs. Clarence Shenk, of East Luray. Two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Heiston, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Stewart Heiston, of Camden, N.J., are deceased. Three step-children, Mrs. Anna Fox and Luther Moyer, of Luray, and Virgil Moyer, of Waynesboro, Va., also survive.
Page News & Courier, Friday 25 Apr 1941
Death of MARY SUSAN MOYER
Friends and neighbors of Miss Mary Susan Moyer were shocked and grieved on Wednesday of this week to learn of her death. She had been in ill health for three weeks...
The deceased was the daughter of W.T. Moyer and the late Martha Heiston Moyer. She attended the school in Luray where she was born on August 4, 1888, and having never married, made her home with her father at Fairview...
Last rites will take place Saturday, April 26th at 2:00 at Beth Eden Lutheran Church, with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating assisted by Rev. D.L. Fringer. Burial will be in the Heiston graveyard.
The deceased is survived by her father, one sister, Mrs. Dillard (Blanche) Heiston, of Luray, two brothers, J.S. Moyer and R.T. Moyer, both of Luray and several nieces and nephews...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jul 1949
GEORGE NAUMAN Dies In Ohio
George W. Nauman, 82, retired farmer, died Sunday morning, July 10th, at his home in Chesterville, Ohio.
He leaves his wife, Emma; six sons, Charles, of Galena, Verne, of Sparta, Wilmer, of Wilmington, Del., Leory and Robert, of Fredericktown, and Albert Nauman, of Marengo; four daughters, Mrs. Lucy Walters, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Lillian Eilenberger, of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Lela Taylor, of New York City, and Mrs. Linda Kennedy, of Mansfield.
Also surviving are one brother, Martin Nauman, of Virginia; 30 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Chesterville with Rev. Alfred Nothstine officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery, Chesterville, by the Bollinger Funeral Home.
Mr. and Mrs. Nauman left Virginia in 1910 and have many relatives in this county.
Page News & Courier, Friday 24 Jul 1942
Death of LEON NAUMAN
Leon Nauman, 47, well known farmer, railroad man and respected citizen of the Stanley neighborhood died suddenly at his home near Leak’s Chapel last Sunday morning about 9:30 o’clock.
Though his health had not been the best for some time he had recently shown considerable improvement and it is said was planning to return to work on the Norfolk and Western Railroad where he was formerly employed. His mother, Mrs. William Nauman, owns property across the road a short distance from his home. Mrs. Nauman, however, has not been living there for sometime, though was at home at the time of her son’s death. His death was due to a heart attack and in many respected was similar to the passing of his father, William Nauman, about ten years ago. He was a grandson of the late Siram Nauman.
The Nauman family is one of the oldest in Marksville district, is numerous and highly respected. Some of the oldest settlements in Marksville district, especially those in the Stanley neighborhood, were made by members of this family.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock in Leak’s Chapel, the interment taking place in the nearby cemetery, one of the largest concourses of friends and relatives being present that has been seen at that place in a long time… The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E.E. Sumpter of the Shenandoah and Stanley Baptist Churches and Rev. Ausby Cubbage, of the Church of the Brethren.
In addition to his wife, the former Miss Lura Sigler, daughter of the late Ott and Mrs. Sigler, of that neighborhood, he is survived by five children, four daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. George (Louisa) Saylor and Mrs. Ferrell (Edith) Leake, of the Stanley section of the county. Forest Nauman is the son, the two remaining daughters being Misses Agnes and Janet Nauman.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Oct 1942
Death of NOAH NELSON NAUMAN
The community of Stanley and surrounding neighborhood was distressed to learn of the passing of Noah N. Nauman, 36, at the University Hospital on Thursday, October 22nd, following an illness which had lasted for the past five weeks. His death is attributed to a heart disease.
Mr. Nauman was a young man who was well liked by everyone who knew him. He retired, not long ago, from work on the railroad due to his health. Up until the time of his illness he had been driving one of the Page County school buses.
He was the son of the late Fred and Hattie Nauman, of this county, and was born on February 25, 1906. At the time of his death his age was 36 years, 7 months and 27 days. He was educated in the county schools and had resided in this county his entire life. He was a member of the Brethren Church. He was married twice, his first wife being deceased.
Surviving him is his daughter, Mrs. Ermon (Doris) Hilliard, of Hagerstown, Md., and the following sisters: Mrs. Effie Shiver, Mrs. Daisy Wright and Mrs Junie Breeden, all of Stanley and Mrs. Frances Grimsley, of Shenandoah. He also leaves an aunt, Mrs. Kate Maye, of Stanley, and the following uncles: Charlie and Jake Nauman, of Stanley, Grover Nauman, of Dufield, W.Va., Lester Nauman, of Michigan and Amos Turner, of Hagerstown.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday from Leak’s Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. E.L. Cave and Rev. A.G. Cubbage officiating. Interment took place in the cemetery at Leak’s Chapel.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1943
Death of JOHN WESLEY NICHELS
John Wesley Nichels, 69, passed away at his home at Ida on Friday of last week following a stroke of paralysis suffered five weeks ago. He has been in poor health for a number of years.
He was a member of one of the oldest and most highly respected families of the county. His father was the late Wesley Nichels and his mother before marriage was Miss Ellen Moyer.
The deceased was born at Ida on June 5, 1874. Practically all his life he engaged in farming. For a number of years he farmed on the Heiston place at Naked Creek. As a youth, he was baptized into the Brethren Church…
He was married twice. His first wife was Miss Lonnie Elizabeth Printz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Printz, of Ida. To this union five children were born. They are: Kirby W. Nichels, of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Vernice (Esta) Coverstone, of Elkton, John Cletus Nichels, at home and Mrs. Armond (Eula) Stoneberger, of Luray. One child, Nellie May, died in infancy. On February 15, 1940 he married Miss Blanche Miller, who survives. He also leaves one brother, Mann Nichels, of Morning Star and one sister, Mrs. Ida Fox Wilt, of Stony Man, and twelve grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church with interment in the church cemetery. Elder Joseph Foster, of Bridgewater, conducted the services and was assisted by Rev. H.C. Eller, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 18 Nov 1941
Last Rites Held For EDGAR NICHOLS
Edgar Nichols, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nichols, of Manassas, formerly of this county, passed away at his home in Manassas last week. The body was brought to Page county four burial in the Smith Graveyard near Ida.
Edgar was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith, all now deceased, but at one time residents of the Ida neighborhood.
Funeral services were held at Manassas and a short service was held here yesterday (Monday) at 1:00 p.m.
Besides his parents, the boy is survived by several brothers and sisters.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Apr 1943
CHARLES W. NICHOLSON, Navy Veteran, Dies
Charles William Nicholson, 61, retired Navy veteran of Kiblinger's Store neighborhood, died at the Page Memorial Hospital at eight o'clock, Monday morning. A patient in the hospital since March 24th, Mr. Nicholson had been in ill health for about two months.
A son of the late Jordan Nicholson and Polly Ann Richards Nicholson, he was born on December 5, 1881, at Ida. At an early age he joined the United States Navy where he acquired an enviable record in thirty years of service. During the first World War he served his country aboard the U.S.S. O'Brien as Water Tender first class. He was honorably discharged on January 12, 1921, but later re-enlisted as Fireman 3rd class, U.S. Naval Reserve, and on February 1, 1939, he retired after thirty years of service.
He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary Murrel, who died about ten years ago. He married Mrs. Mamie Cave on October 4, 1940, who survives him. He leaves the following step-children: Cletus, Joe and Ralph Cave, of Stanley, Harold and Lucien Cave, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Grace Olson, also of Washington, Hall Cave, U.S. Navy serving somewhere in the Pacific, and Mrs. Pearl Irwin, of Stanley. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Lester and Edward Nicholson, of Manassas, Va., Ben Nicholson, of Catlett, Va., Mrs. Albin Berrey, of Vienna, Va., and Mrs. E.B. Emerson, of Shenandoah.
Last rites were held yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Bethlehem Christian Church with the Rev. W.E. Ferrell conducting the service. Interment was in the Calvin Cave Cemetery near the church...
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Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Mar 1943
90 Year Old Lady Passes On Tanner's Ridge (MRS. ELIZA JANE OFFENBACKER)
Mrs. Eliza Jane Offenbacker, 90, passed this life at the home of her son, Dick Offenbacker, Tanner's Ridge, Sunday morning, March 21, 1943, at 7:50 o'clock...
Mrs. Eliza Jane Offenbacker was baptized in the Methodist faith early in her married life and became a member of that church.
She was a daughter of Kate Stanley Cave and Jimmie Cave, of Page COunty, and she was married to John William Offenbacker on September 21, 1871, at which time she was 17 years of age. The marriage license is record in Madison Court House Book No. 1, page 47. Mrs. Offenbacker's exact age is not known, but she would have been 90 years old sometime during the year of 1943.
Eight children lived to be grown, two of thse, Mrs. Bob Jenkins and Mrs. Boss Jenkins, preceded her to the world beyond during the years of 1942 and 1943 respectively. The six remaining children are, Mrs. I.N. Breeden, Mrs. Bob Meadows, Dick Offenbacker, John Offenbacker, all of the Tanner's Ridge Community, Mrs. Will Neece and Mrs. I.N. Weakley of the Pine Grove community. She leaves 44 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren.
... mention the State Highway Commission and Park Service for the interest and thoughtfulness shown in opening the roads.
Following was an eulogy read at the funeral services held Tuesday:
"Mrs. Eliza Jane Offenbacker was a very interesting character. She was probably the oldest, certainly one of the oldest residents of Page County at the time of her death. She lived to see four generations, she making the fifth, of three branches of the family. Her life in the mountains, where she was left a widow with eight children, and where she brought her family up, was often a hard one. She never lost faith and always taught her children, often under the most adverse circumstances, Christian principles of living...
Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. R.H. Lee on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in All Saints Church on Tanner's Ridge and burial was in the family cemetery of Bob Jenkins, son-in-law.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 10 Feb 1942
Death of "Gib" OFFENBCKER (JACOB G.)
Jacob Gilbert Offenbacker, aged 76 years, 8 months and 29 days, the oldest barber in Page county, a barber at Stanley for the past 40 years, died last Friday, February 6, at 1:45 a.m.... The immediate cause of death was dropsical trouble, involving his heart. He was born March 8, 1865, not far from Long's store on the Hawksbill, four miles south of Luray. His father was the late Jacob Franklin Offenbacker, for many years a justice of the peace of Marksville district and before assuming these official duties a land surveyor of note. His services at this kind of work were so extensive that he mad many of the surveys of lands on disputed tracts up and down the Shenandoah Valley from New Market to Winchester... His mother before marriage was Miss Dollie Tobin, member of an old family that once lived in the neighborhood of Hamburg, three miles west of Luray.
His connection with the Stanley barber business came about under unusual circumstances during the time that Thomas J. McSpeiden was one of the leading business men of that place. Mr. McSpeiden, seeking to replace all of the defciencies in the growth of that town, decided that the place was in need of a barber and heard that there was a man by the name of "Gib" Offenbacker living in the neighborhood of the White House who was a likely prospect." Mr. McSpeiden at once sent a representative to the White House section to interview the "likely prsopect;" but there were apparently insurmountable barriers in the way of Mr. Offenbacker's accepting his tryout in learning the barber trade. One of these was the six or more miles between the White House section and Stanley. Mr. Offenbacker at last agreed to make a trial at the tonsorial business and for five years he walked five miles each Saturday to and from his home and Stanley to prospecute the trade that appeared to be his life's calling.
Later he moved to Stanley and for many years he has been carrying on the tonsorial business in that place. As he worked year in and year our he became more proficient, finally winding up in the class that is rater as number one. At other times he worked at the carpenter business in different parts of the county. He was a man of few words, all of them weighed and of unmistakable intent... At other times he worked for various farmers in the Massanutten, Fletcher's Chapel and Mill Creek regions and there were few men more familiar with family histories of that section.
He had been a member of the Baptist Church of Stanely for 30 or 40 years...
He was married on August 20, 1891, to Miss Susan Adaline Walker of Browntown, Warren county.
His burial took place yesterday (Monday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the Leaksville cemetery, where other members of his family are interred, the funeral services having been conducted at his Stanley home a short time before by the Rev. E.E. Sumpter, of Shenandoah.
In addition to his widow, Mr. Offenbacker is survived by the following children: Mrs. Lawrence (Bessie) Broy, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; Mrs. Georgia Miller, of Newcastle, Pa.; Mrs. Hollis (Dorothy) Broyles, of Waynesboro, Pa.; Mrs. Leroy (Lauvice) Rind, of Hagerstown, Md., and Miss Irene Offenbacker, at home.
His brothers and sisters embrace the following: B.F. Offenbacker, of Elkton, Va.; P.T. Offenbacker, of Ohio, while his sisters are Mrs. William Barnard, of Washington; Mrs. Walter Leap, of Elkton, and Mrs. E.T. Lynch, of Washington.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Dec 1943
MRS. ALBERT (ADA) PAINTER
The death of Mrs. Albert Painter, 72, at her home at Stanley on Sunday morning has filled that community with sorrow. She had been in comparatively good health and her sudden death was unexpected.
Having been a resident of Stanley all her life, the deceased was widely known. She was a member of the Adventist Church... She was a daughter of the late George Short and Mary Susan Jenkins, of Stanley.
Her husband, Albert Painter, a farmer in the Stanley neighborhood, died about six years ago. She leaves three children: Carl Painter, of Wellington, Ontario, Canada, and Miss Mae Painter and Mrs. Fern Turner, both at home. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Pearl Foltz and Mrs. F.L. (Nellie) Mayes, of Stanley and Mrs. Maude Aleshire, of Washington, D.C. Her deceased brothers and sisters are: George W. Short, William Short, Mrs. Sarah Donovan, Mrs. Eliza Wood, Mrs. Mary Aleshire and Mrs. Maggie Lowe.
Last rites were held yesterday afternoon at the Adventist Church near Stanley. Burial was in the church cemetery. Elder Kenneth Crowfoot and Elder M.J. Shanko officiated.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Jul 1949
Death Of CHARLES JUNIOR PAINTER
Charles Junior Painter, eight years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Avis Painter, of Stanley, died Wednesday evening, July 6th, at the Winchester Memorial Hospital with leukemia after an illness of only a few days.
Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters: Doris Virginia and June Evelyn, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Painter and John H. Painter, of Newport. His brother died in infancy.
The last rites were held on Saturday at two o’clock at the Adventist Church with interment in the church cemetery. In charge were Elder C.H. Long and Rev. Olin B. Landis.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 May 1945
ERNEST L. PAINTER Dies In Culpeper
Ernest Lee Painter, 69, died suddenly Saturday, April 21st, at his home in Culpeper. He was a son of the late Peter Painter and Mary Ellen Painter, of Page County.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Shotwell Painter, two daughters: Mrs. Ernest Pappas, of Warrenton, and Mrs. Nelson Hoyt, of Culpeper; six sons, Floyd, Russell and Vincent Painter, of Culpeper; Hiden Painter, of Pennville, N.J.; and Pvt. Myron Painter, USA in Italy, and S 2/c James Painter, USN, and ten grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers: Harvey Painter and John Painter, of Stanley, and three sisters: Mrs. Minnie Freeze, Mrs. Mamie Comer and Mrs. Ada Aleshire, of Ohio.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 23rd, from the Geest Funeral Parlor, Elder J.H. Daily, of Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 Dec 1945
Death of HARRY C. PAINTER
Harry C. Painter, 73, well known and respected citizen of West Stanley, passed away at his home on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., after many years of ill health. In 1906 Mr. Painter had typhoid fever which left him with weak and diseased limbs and for over thirty years he has been a great sufferer. For the past nine years he has been confined to a wheel chair.
He was born on August 22, 1872, and was the son of the late Peter Painter of John. His wife, Mrs. Zena Smith Painter, preceded him in death nine years ago. He leaves two daughters: Mrs. Dallas (Grace) Buracker and Mrs. Jesse (Helen) Nauman; also three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Luther H. Painter, of Luray, Frank L. Painter, Mrs. Viola Dovel and Mrs. Lottie Bradley, also of Page. Surviving half sisters and brother are: Mrs. Elsie Yule, Mrs. Neva Young, Mrs. Myra Dinges and Carson Painter, all of the Stanley neighborhood.
… He spent much of his time in reading his Bible and often was heard by his neighbors and friends singing some old familiar hymns.
The funeral will be held at the Adventist Church, west of Stanley, on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Whitesell, of the Stanley Methodist Church, of which Mr. Painter had been a member for more than forty years, will conduct the services.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Feb 1945
Death of JAMES EDWARD MICHAEL PAINTER
James Edward Michael Painter, 65, of the Honeyville section, passed away at the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg, on Sunday after an illness of five weeks...
He was a son of the late Joseph and Polly Ann Painter, of Stanley, and was born Oct. 28, 1879. He attended the county schools and for the past several years had been engaged in farming.
His wife, the former Helen P. Cook, of King & Queen County, Va., whom he married on July 6, 1917, survives him with two children: Juit Frank Painter and Mrs. Virgil (Charlotte) Dovel, both of Stanley. He is also survived by a brother, Weller Painter, of Stanley, and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Burnsland, of Augusta County, Va., and three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters are deceased: Mrs. Viranda Knight, Mattie Painter, Mrs. Victoria Dunovan, Rev. Thomas Painter and Ashby Painter.
... He had been a faithful member of the Brethren Church since 1908.
Last rites were held from Leak's Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, with Eld. Joseph Foster, Eld. E.L. Cave and Rev. Ashby Cubbage in charge. Interment was in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 28 May 1940
MRS. JENNIE PAINTER Dies In Stanley
Mrs. Jennie Ellen Painter, wife of the late Pete Painter, of Stanley, passed away at her home a mile north of Stanley on Wednesday, May 22, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Painter Blosser and was born in the Stanley community sixty-seven years ago. She spent most of her life in the Stanley section where she was well known and loved by everyone in her community.
Mrs. Painter was a member of the Adventist Church and was a faithful worker in that church and was held in high esteem by all.
Her husband preceded her in death eighteen years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Elsie Youle, Mrs. Neva Young, Mrs. Mollie Dinges, and Carson painter; and two brothers, Thomas Blosser, of New Market, and Albert Blosser of Stanley. Five grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 11 o’clock from the Adventist Church near Stanley. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1944
Death of JAMES OLIVER PAINTER
James Oliver Painter, 46, died in a Staunton hospital on Friday of last week after an illness of several weeks.
He was born on January 10, 1898 and was a son of Edward W. Painter and Mary E. Frye Painter, north of Luray.
He was twice married, his first wife, Lizzie Morris, having passed away twenty years ago. His second wife, formerly Mary Wallace, survives him with three children: James, Ethel and Annie, at home. One daughter was accidentally killed about eight years ago. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Paul Painter, Mrs. Amos Shenk, Mrs. Claude Southerly, Mrs. Richard Jobe, Riley Painter, Mrs. Everette Seekford, Miss Linda Painter, Mrs. Marion Jobe, Mrs. James Courtney, all of Luray, and Mrs. Noah Painter and Leonard Painter, of Stanley. One brother, Richard Painter, died about a month ago.
Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., from Bradley's Funeral Home with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 26 Dec 1946
JAMES R. PAINTER Dies
Enroute to the Page Memorial Hospital early Sunday morning, James R. Painter, 72, of Stanley, passed away. He had been ill at his home west of Stanley for just a few days.
Mr. Painter was a farmer of the west Stanley neighborhood. He was a son of the late Reuben and Miranda Aleshire Painter, and was born on March 31, 1874. His wife, the former Elizabeth Good, preceded him in death in June of this year.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lena M. Alger, of Stanley, and Mrs. Charles H. (Laura) Kite, of Grove Hill.
Last rites will be held today (Tuesday) at 2:30 p.m., from the Stanley Adventist Church. Rev. W.J. Whitesell will conduct the funeral services and interment will be in the Adventist Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 17 Jan 1946
Death of MRS. NANCY PAINTER (I)
Mrs. Nancy Painter, widow of Elder H.A. Painter, of Stanley, Va., died at her home last night at nine o’clock. She was 78 years, four months and fifteen days old at the time of her death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m., at the Adventist Church.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Jan 1946
Last Rites Held For MRS. NANCY ELIZABETH PAINTER (II)
Last Rites were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday from the Adventist Church at Stanley for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Painter, 78, who passed away at the home of her son, Benjamin F. Painter, on Wednesday, January 16th.
She was born on August 31, 1867, and spent most of her life in the Stanley community. On December 6, 1884, she was united in marriage to Elder Andrew Jackson Painter, who preceded her in death seven years ago. To this union were born six children: Daisy, Freddie, Benjamin, Nettie, John and Mrs. Wilmer (Grace) Kite. All preceded her in death except Benjamin F. Painter, with whom she had made her home since the death of her husband. She also leaves six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Good. Another sister, Mrs. Fannie Good, is deceased.
Mrs. Painter was a member of the S.D.A. Church for fifty-three years and was a regular attendant as long as her health permitted. She was always willing to assist those who needed it and was affectionately known to many as “Aunt Nannie.”…
The funeral services were in charge of Elder F.D. Horton, assisted by Elders R.E. Griffin, of New Market, and Mark Shanks, of Harrisonburg. Interment was in the Adventist cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 16 Sep 1943
Death of TROY CLINTON PAINTER
The death of little Troy Clinton Painter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Painter of Stanley, occurred on Friday of last week at the University Hospital...
He was born on June 27, 1936 near Stanley and was 7 years, 2 months and 13 days old. He is survived by his parents and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Virginia Cooper, Mrs. Louise Barlow and Mrs. Larena Groves, all of Norfolk, Pvt. Lloyd A. Painter, of the U.S. Army, Shirley, Kenneth, Billy, Roy and Phyllis Painter, all at home.
Last rites were conducted on Monday at 2:00 p.m. from the Adventist Church in Stanley with burial in the church cemetery, Elder J.B. Jenkins officiated...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 Nov 1947
WELLER A. PAINTER Dies Following Long Illness
Weller Amos Painter, 67, well known resident of West Stanley, died at his home last Thursday night following an illness of seven years. Burial was in the Adventist Church cemetery Saturday at noon.
The deceased was born west of Stanley, where he spent his life, on October 19, 1860, the son of the late Joseph and Polly N. Painter. When young he married Mary E. Painter, who survives, and to this union the following children were born: Earl Painter, Amos Painter, Mrs. Melvin (Goldie) Good, Mrs. Kermit (Virginia) Good, Mrs. Junior (Nellie) Rhinehart, Miss Dolly Painter, Miss Frances Painter and Mrs. Ray (Louella) Meadows, all of Stanley.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 22nd, at the Adventist Church with Elder Landis, of Harrisonburg, officiating. Interment was in the Church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 24 Jul 1942
Child Dies At Stanley (WILMA LEE PAINTER)
Wilma Lee, little 15 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Painter, west of Stanley, died Wednesday morning at 1:00 o'clock at the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg. She had been sick for ten days, but failed to respond to treatment though everything possible was done for her.
Services were held at the grave yesterday (Thursday) morning at 11:00 o'clock with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the Adventist cemetery.
Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Geneva Mae, age 10 years, and two brothers, Nelson Lee, 8 years, and Eldon Martin, 6 years...
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Mar 1941
Death of MRS. PENCE
Mrs. Elizabeth (Bettie) Alice Pence, 79, widow of the later William N. Pence and a sister-in-law of Mrs. Lula O. Bixler, of Mechanic Street, Luray, died on Wednesday morning of this week at her home in Shenandoah… Before marriage she was Miss Bettie Foltz, of the Stanley neighborhood.
She is survived by four daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs. Mary Bear and Mrs. Allene Amidon, of Washington; Mrs. Beatrice Dewson, of Beverly, N.J., and Mrs. Irma Clem, of Shenandoah. The sons are Edgar and Bernard Pence, also of Shenandoah. Four children are deceased. Brothers of Mrs. Pence are John A. Foltz, for many years an employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad, and William Foltz, of Stanley, while her surviving sisters are Mrs. Amos Sours and Mrs. Elbert Mayes, of the Stanley neighborhood. Mrs. Pence has been residing in Shenandoah for many years. The father of Mrs. Pence was the late James Foltz, years ago a well known citizen of the Stanley section. Mrs. Pence had been a faithful member of the U.B. Church for many years. Funeral services will take place Saturday at 2:0 p.m. at the United Brethren Church in Shenandoah with burial in the Adventist Cemetery near Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Feb 1945
Death of ELMER PENCE
Elmer E. Pence, 52, an employee of the Norfolk and Western shops for a number of years, and a resident of Elkton, died Thursday afternoon at 3:30 at his home following an illness of a year. He was born on Dec. 20, 1892.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Bertha Dovel Pence, he is survived by six children: Mrs. Irvin Lam, of Elkton, Henry Pence, of Baltimore, Corp. Irvin Pence, overseas, Louise, Clyde and Theodore Pence, at home, four sisters, Mrs. Harry Good, of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. H.A. May, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Bessie Campbrll, of Lynchburg, and Mrs. Daisy Pence, of Shenandoah; five brothers, William, Tom, Jack, Henry and Martin Pence, all of Shenandoah.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from St. Peter's Church at Humes Run, of which he was a member. Services were conducted by Rev. P.W. Fisher. Burial was in a nearby cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 11 Nov 1941
Death of JAMES ALLEN PETTIT
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Pettit, James Allen, died at the home of his parents yesterday (Monday) at 1 o'clock p.m., following a five-day siege of whooping cough. The baby was born on September 19th of this year in the Pine Grove community.
His parents, Ivan Ellis Pettit and Reba Gray Pettit, survive him with the following other children: Weldon, Randolph, Virginia, Frances and Victoria, all at home...
The funeral will be conducted today (Tuesday) at the Pine Grove Mission at 12:30 p.m., with Rev. R.H. Lee, of the Episcopal Church, Luray, in charge.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Feb 1943, vol. 31, no. 41, pg. 4, col. 4
Death of W.A. PLUM
Walter Amos Plum, age 70, retired N. & W. employee of the Shenandoah Shop, died at his home near here Friday evening following an illness of several years.
He was the son of the late John and Susan Plum, of Shenandoah, and was a consistent member of the Christian Church.
Mr. Plum was twice married, his first wife being Miss Ida Wesner, by whom he had two sons, Frank and James, the latter being deceased. The second wife, the former Miss Delilah Kite, also survives, as well as seven children, Misses Myrtle, Virginia and Edith Plum and Wiley and John and Pvt. Horace Plum and Mrs. Earl (Kathryn) Owens. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, a brother, William Plum, of Shenandoah, and two sisters, Mrs. Jerry Triggs, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Margaret McDorman, of Martinsburg, W.Va.
Funeral services were conducted from the Grove Hill United Brethren Church on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. P.W. Fisher officiating. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 May 1943
Sudden Death of MRS. FANNIE PRESGRAVES
Mrs. Russell (Fannie) Presgraves, born May 10, 1880, died suddenlt at her home near Rileyville, this county, on Thursday night about 11:30; following a brief illness though her general health had not been good for several years.
The Presgraves family has been living in the Vaughn's Summit section for many years and is one of the oldest family units in Page county...
In addition her her husband, Russell Presgraves, whom she married on Oct. 26., 1896, she is survived by the following children: Cletus Presgraves, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. J.H. (Agnes) Vaughan, Rileyville; Leon L. Presgraves, of Front Roayl, Va.; Ronald Presgraves, of Kimball; Clifton E. Presgraves, of Romney, W.Va.; Mrs. Albert (Edna) Vaughan, of Front Royal, Va., and Mrs. Roy (Kathleen) Jewell, of Rileyville.
She had been a member of the Church of the Brethren...
Before marriage she was Miss Fannie Beach, member of an old and well known family of Springfield district. Her parents, Jake and Annie Beach, are dead. She leaves the following half sisters and brothers: Mrs. Cora Lonas and Miss Grace Bailey, of Winchester, Mrs. Mattie Armel, of White Post and Joe Doland Bailey, of Winchester, Va. A granddaughter, Miss Genevieve Presgraves, whom she raised, also survives. Her sister Miss Katie Beach, died thirty-five years ago.
The interment took place at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery, east of Luray, on Sunday evening at 3:00 o'clock. Her funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Henry C. Eller of the Brethren Church and Elder A.W. Campbell, of the Regular Baptist Church...
Page News & Courier, Friday 3 Jul 1942
Native of Page Dies In Nebraska (DAVID P. PRICE, JR. )
David P. Price, 53 years of age, a son of David P. Price, Sr., a native of Page county, died recently at his home in Harlan county, Neb., where he has been a farmer for a number of years. He is reported to have been in rather feeble health for the last two or three years and death was due to tuberculosis. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Ellen O’Hare of Nebraska, and four children- two sons, Henry and Isaac Price. To daughters of the deceased are Miss Mary Lincoln, of Loup county, Neb., and Mrs. Mary Susan Stripe, of North Dakota.
It is said that the family first planned locating in Iowa and traveled a part of the distance after leaving this county in one of the old time tented wagons, drawn by four horses. The wagon and horses were sold somewhere on the west-bound trip, an informant saying the sale took place in Morgan county, Ohio. From that section they went by rail to Iowa where they heard so much about the “great state of Nebraska” and its chances for a farmer to “make his millions” from farming that the family moved to the latter State.
At the time of his death David P. Price, Sr., was one of the largest land owners in Nebraska and was one of the State’s leaders in the Republican party. It is reported that when the family left Page they emigrated from the Shenandoah district. It is also reported that David Price was a relative of the late Captain Joe Price, a former sheriff of Page county.
The burial of David P. Price, Jr., took place in Harlan county, Neb.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 15 Jul 1941
Death of MRS. FANNIE BELLE PRICE
The Salem neighborhood and surrounding communities were greatly saddened on Monday of this week to learn of the death of one of their beloved residents, Mrs. Fannie Belle Price, who died at her home near the White House Bridge about 7:00 a.m. Mrs. Price had risen and was going about her morning duties as usual when she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and expired shortly thereafter.
Mrs. Price was the daughter of the late John and Celia Dinges and was 72 years, 10 months and 28 days old. She had lived in the county her entire life and was married to Charles L. Price, who survives her. Mr. Price is recognized as one of the outstanding farmers in the county.
In her earlier years the deceased was often found carrying on her church work with the New School Baptists to which she gave her time generously…
There are no children. One brother, James Dinges, and a twin sister, Mrs. Henrietta Rafety, both of Pleasant Hill, Mo., survive. The following are the names of her deceased brothers and sisters, Robert Dinges and Charles E. Dinges, both of Leaksville, Mrs. Phillip Long, of Luray, Mrs. Wellington Strickler, of Fauquier County, Mrs. John Henkel, of Leaksville, and Mrs. Charles Finter, of Missouri.
The funeral services will be conducted tomorrow (Wednesday) from the Leaksville Church with burial in the Leaksville cemetery. Rev. C.A. Hall, of Madison, Va., will be in charge of the rites.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jul 1948
Mrs. Price Dies At Age 72 (MRS. FLORA BELL)
Mrs. Flora Bell Price, widow of James Wm. Price, of Luray, died at her home Sunday morning at four o’clock following an illness of three years.
The deceased was born November 4, 1875 in Page county, the daughter of the late Moses and Betty Jane Purdham Jenkins, and spent her entire life in the county.
Surviving are the following children, Ethel Bell Price, Edward Leo Price and Floyd Price, of Luray, William M. Price, of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Ollie Jane Roccisano, of Baltimore, Md. A half brother and sister, L.B. Berry, of Luray, and Mrs. Ed Weakley, of Stanley, also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday from the home at 3 p.m. with Elder A.W. Campbell officiating and interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Mar 1945
Death of JAMES WM PRICE
James William Price, 82, passed away at his home in East Luray on Sunday at 3:45 p.m. after an illness of several weeks.
He was a son of the late Morgan M. Price and Martha Ellen Taylor Price, both of Page County, and was born near Ida on June 22, 1860. For many years he lived on the J.B. Seibert farm where he was an earnest and willing worker.
He leaves his wife, the former Miss Flora Belle Jenkins, and the following children: Miss Ethel Price and Leo Price, of Luray, Make Price, of Hagerstown, Md., Pvt. Floyd Price, overseas in France and Mrs. Filbert (Ollie) Roccisano, of Baltimore; nine grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Charles Jenkins, of Stanley. One daughter, Myrtle Mae Price, and the following brothers and sisters are deceased: Mrs. Flora Jenkins, Miss Blanche Price, John D. Price and Joe Price.
Last rites were conducted yesterday at 3:30 p.m. by A.W. Campbell from Bradley’s Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Jan 1940
MRS. MARY ELIZABETH PRICE Dies
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Price, wife of Irvin Price, of the Massanutton section, this county, died at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Price, at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude and patience.
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She was born September 18, 1887 and was the daughter of Mrs. Maggie Higgs Dinges and the late Charles E. Dinges, of near Leaksville. Mrs. Price united with the Leaksville Christian Church in early girlhood.
Left to mourn her loss are her aged mother, her husband, two sons Harry and Virgil, her daughter-in-law besides the following brothers and sisters: C.H. Dinges, of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs. Sadie Hilliards, of Charles Town, W.Va., Mrs. Jacob Painter, of Stanley, Philip, Lester and Hubert Dinges, all of Leaksville.
The funeral services were held from the Leaksville Christian Church Thursday, January 25, at 2:30 p.m. with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Newton, her pastor, was in charge of the services assisted by Elder J.B. Jenkins.
Page News & Courier, Friday 24 May 1940
Death of HALL PRICE (SHOULD BE PAUL)
Hall Price, aged 19 years, son of the late Benjamin and Lucy Knight Price, of near Stanley, passed away at his home on Wednesday of this week after a lingering illness.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a number of brothers and sisters.
The funeral will be held from the Adventist Church today, Friday, at 11 o'clock with Elder J.B. Jenkins in charge of the services. Interment will take place in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 28 May 1940
PAUL FRANKLIN PRICE
Paul Franklin Price, youngest son of Mrs. Lucy Price, died at his home near Stanley on Wednesday, May 22. His father, B.Z. Price, passed away several years ago. He is survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Flora Seekford, Mrs. Molly Wright, Mrs. Daisy Price, Mrs. Polly Short, Miss Olly Price, at home, a brother, Edgar Price, and Miss Agnes Price who is in the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg.
He was laid to rest by the side of his father on Friday, May 24, at the Adventist cemetery with Elder J.B. Jenkins in charge of the services.
Paul was born May 18, 1921 and had reached the age of 19 years and 4 days. He was a good boy and will be greatly missed in his home and community…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Jul 1943
Death of MRS. SUSIE ALESHIRE PRICE
Mrs. Susie D. Aleshire Price, 72 years, 3 months and 21 days, passed this life at her home west of Stanley, on Sunday morning about seven o'clock. Mrs. Price, whose death was due to complications, has been in failing health for some time. Funeral services were held Monday at 4:00 p.m., at the Adventist Church with Eld. J.B. Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the Adventist Cemetery.
The deceased was the daughter of the late George and Sallie Painter Aleshire, of Stanley. She was born and spent her life in the section of the county west of Stanley.
On May 7th, 1891, she married H.C. Price, of Stanley, and of that union the following children survive: Mrs. Luther (Elsie) Bradley, Mrs. Simon (Dossie) Alger, and Mrs. Earl (Florine) Painter, all of Stanley, Va. Five children are deceased. One brother, M.D. Aleshire also survives.
... She was a member of the Old School Baptist Church...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Mar 1945
THOS J. PRICE, Prominent Farmer, Dies Suddenly
Citizens of Page County were deeply shocked and saddened on Wednesday morning of this week to learn of the sudden passing of Thomas J. Price, 83, prominent farmer and life long resident of the Stony Man section. He expired from a heart attack in the morning shortly after his breakfast…
Mr. Price had been in his usual health and had breakfast Wednesday morning with his son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. DL. Miller, who have been living with him for over a year. After his breakfast he returned to his room where his demise occurred. Although his health had been failing for the past few years, his unexpected death was a great shock to all who knew him.
One of Page County’s most prominent farmers for many years, he was a familiar figure in Luray where until recent years he visited almost daily with his farm products, including his famous water cress. One of the original cress growers in the county, he shipped much of the delicacy to metropolitan centers and was a leader in the development of the industry in this section.
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Thomas Jefferson Price was born on January 29, 1862, having reached the age of 83 years and 29 days at the time of his death. He was a son of the late Elijah Price and Susan Printz Price, of Page County. In 1886 he married Miss Carrie Hoak, daughter of the late Isaac and Catherine Printz Hoak, who preceded him in death on August 11, 1943. The couple had been married fifty-seven years at the time of her death.
He was a devout member of the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.
Mr. Price is survived by four children: Mrs. Eunice Harpine, of Washington, D.C. Mrs. D.L. (Edith) Miller, Mrs. Ralph H. (Helen) Comer and E. Luther Price, all of Luray; and six grandchildren, Mrs. William H. Peacock, Chapel Hill, N.C., Paul Miller, Anderson, S.C., Mrs. Silas Rhoads, Biloxi, Miss., Carol D. Miller, Calcutta, India, Miss Gladys Harpine, Washington, D.C., and Jack Comer, of Luray, and one great grandchild, David Victor Miller. The deceased was the last member of his family, his brothers and sisters all having preceded him in death several years ago.
Rev. A.L. Boliek will conduct the funeral which will be held from Mt. Zion Brethren Church on Friday afternoon at three o’clock. Rev. Fred E. Dufford will assist Rev. Boliek. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Aug 1943
Death of MRS. T.J. PRICE
Mrs. Carrie Hoak Price, 82, wife of Thomas J. Price, died last Wednesday night in the Page Memorial Hospital, Luray, following a stroke of paralysis at her home near Antioch Church a few months ago...
Mrs. Price was the last of her family, her father being the late Isaac Hoak her mother before marriage, Miss Catherine Printz. She was born in one of the old Hoak homesteds that years ago stood near the present home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hoak on the Luray-Ida road. She came from a family that had ancestors here in the early history of the Shenandoah Valley.
In 1886 the couple was married traveling from their home in the Hoak neighborhood in a buggy of ancient model to the home of the late Rev. John N. Stirewalt, only a few hundred yards from where she and Mr. Price have been living for many years... She saw innovations in her lifetime that will hardly have a counterpart in a period similar to the years in which she lived...
In addition to her aged husband, who is one of the most widely known farmers of this county and who was the original owner of the Hoak Mountain Copper Mine near Ida, Mrs. Price is survived by the following children: Mrs. Eunice Harpine, of Washington; Mrs. Edith Miller, of South Carolina; Mrs. Helen Comer, of this county; and Luther Price, living on the former Pendleton Hershberger farm. She also leaves five grandchildren.
Mrs. Miller, the South Carolina daughter, with her husband, the Rev. D.L. Miller, a former pastor of a number of Lutheran churches of Page, will make their future home at the Price farm.
Funeral services for Mrs. Price were held from her late home last Friday afternoon and were in charge of Rev. B.D. Castor, Rev. A.L. Boliek, of the Lutheran church, and the Rev. H.C. Eller, of the Church of the Brethren, the latter being the nearest neighbor of the deceased...
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The interment took place in Mt. Zion Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 4 Jun 1940
MRS. AMOS PRINTZ Dies
Mrs. Amos Blanche Printz, aged about sixty years, wife of Amos Printz, passed away at her home north of Luray on Friday night of last week... She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zirkle, of this county.
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Besides her husband who survives, the following children are also left to mourn her loss: Mrs. Edmon (Mary) Good, of Stanley; Mrs. Philip Brown, Luray; Ray, Harry, Joe and Ralph printz, all of Luray and vicinity. The following brothers also survive: Dilman and John Zirkle, of Luray, and Joshua Zirkle, of York, Pa. A sister, Mrs. Joe Foster, of Harrisonburg is deceased. Mrs. Ernest Montgomery, of near Springfield, a half sister, also survives.
The funeral was held on Sunday from the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, of which she was a member, by her pastor the Rev. J. Glenn Boliek. Interment took place in the family lot in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 13 Feb 1940
Death of D.J. PRINTZ
Daniel Jerome Printz died at the home of his son-in-law, Othor Printz in Shenandoah City on Thursday, February 8 at 1:00 p.m.
His illness began about ten days ago with an attack of flu aggravated by complications.
Mr. Printz was the son of the late Aaron and Susan Printz, and was born near Stony Man village, July 21, 1853, being 86 years, 6 months and 17 days old at the time of his death.
He was the last survivor of a family of seven children, his deceased brothers and sisters being: Casper D. Printz, Mrs. D.H. Henkel, Mrs. Mollie Huffman, Mrs. Abram P. Printz, Mrs. Arbelia Morrison, and Mrs. Mattie Disbro. His wife who was the daughter of the late Peter Sours has been dead many years.
Moving to Shenandoah 28 years ago he resided for a short time with his sister Mrs. Huffman then moved to the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Othor Printz, where since the death of his daughter seven years ago he has been tenderly cared for by his son-in-law.
He is survived by two daughters, Miss Lottie Printz, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. John R. Moore, of Flint Hill, nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
He had been a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for many years. His funeral was held from St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock with services in charge of the pastor, Rev. Wertz. Interment took place in the cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Friday 25 Sep 1942
Death of MRS. LELIA BELL PRINTZ in Staunton
Mrs. Lelia Bell Printz, for nineteen years the courteous and efficient manager of the Whitmore hotel in Staunton, died Sunday night at the home of her son, John R. Printz, of that city.
Mrs. Printz, widow of the John Wesley Printz, formerly of Luray, who died in March 1923, was stricken with paralysis fivve weeks ago and was in the Kings Daughters Hospital about three weeks.
Born in Augusta county, a daughter of George and Eliza Smith Hensley, Mrs. Printz had resided in Staunton many years. Surviving her are a son, a granddaughter, Mary Agnes, two step-grandson, Auford Flint, U.S. Army, Harold Flint, U.S. Navy, a sister, Mrs. George W. Cox, Covington, two brothers, W.L. Hensley and O.G. Hensley, both of Florida.
The deceased was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church of Staunton where the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon with her pastor, Rev. R.L. St. Clair, officiating. Burial was in Thornrose Cemetery.
The late Mr. Printz was a brother of Mrs. W.S. Nunn, of Luray and Thomas Printz, of Rappahannock County. Three sisters are deceased.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 6 May 1943
Death of SALLY GERTRUDE FOLTZ PRINTZ
The death of Mrs. Sally Gertrude Foltz Printz at her home, north of Stanley, on Tuesday was received with deep regret by her many friends. Mrs. Printz had been in failing health for sometime... She was 68 years, 11 months and 22 days old at the time of her death.
The deceased was born north of Stanley and spent her life in this neighborhood. She was the daughter of the late D.W. and Sarah Purdham Goodridge, of Stanley. At one time Mrs. Printz was a member of the Adventist Church...
She was twice married. Her first husband being the late Charles William Foltz, of Stanley. To this union six children were born: Carl Wm. Foltz, of Charles Town, W.Va.; Floyd Levi Foltz, of Seward, Pa.; Charles Frank Foltz, of Johnstown, Pa.; Ralph Melvin Foltz, of Stanley, and Mrs. Ray (Dorothy) Sours, of Stanley, are surviving. Miss Elva Mae Foltz, of Stanley, is deceased. Her second husband was David Printz, of Stanley. There were no children born to this marriage. No funeral arrangements had been made at the time of going to press.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1943
Last Rites Held For MRS. SALLY GERTRUDE PRINTZ
Last rites were held on Friday, May 7th, at 2:30 p.m. from the Adventist Church at Stanley with the Rev. Griffen of New Market, officiating, for Mrs. Sally Gertrude Foltz Printz, who passed away at her home north of Stanley on Tuesday, May 4th.
Besides her immediate family Mrs. Printz leaves the following brother and sisters: William H. Goodrich, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Ida Painter and Mrs. J.M. Bradley, of Stanley, Va., and Mrs. B.R. Jenkins, of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Carrie Conway and Mrs. Harry Butler are deceased...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Apr 1943
Death of MRS. FANNIE PROPES
Mrs. Elizabeth Fannie Propes, widow of the late John Henry Propes, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. H.S. Moubry, on Sunday morning, April 18, at 11:30 o'clock, at the age of 84 years.
Mrs. Propes was the daughter of the late Jefferson Propes and Jane Cooke Propes. Her father was well knonw in the vicinity of Shenandoah for his keen interest in civic affairs, having built the first public school at the north end of town, which was known as Propes' school. He also built the home now owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Brown on the river, north of town.
... a member of the Christian Church since her youth... taught the Ladies Bible Class for years and acted as president of the Ladies Aid Society for many years. For 15 years she taught a private school and many of Shenandoah's residents received a part of their education from her...
She was a native of Rockingham County, having been born near East Point on Nov. 9, 1858 and was married to J.H. Propes sixty seven years ago. He preceded her in death twenty-five years ago. There were no children and she made her home with her niece, Mrs. Moubry, after Mr. Propes' death.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. (Cora) William Sindlinger, of Gordonsville, Va. The following sisters and brothers are deceased: Mrs. (Arphenia) Jack Brown, Mrs. (Ida) Lorenza Brown of Shenandoah, Mrs. (Flora) Ernest Kite, of Baltimore, Md., Henry Propes, of Norfolk, Va., and Martin Propes, who was killed while a young man at Basic (now Waynesboro) while he was serving as fireman on the N. & W. in a wreck which also took the life of William Dorrough, also of Shenandoah.
Her funeral was conducted from the Christian Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock where the body was laid in state from 10 o'clock that morning, by her pastor, the Rev. A.B. Crocker. Interment was in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 19 Dec 1941
Death of MRS. LAURA PROPES
Mrs. Laura Barton Propes age about 80 years, died at her home in Norfolk on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14, after several years illness, resulting from a paralytic stroke.
Mrs. Propes was well known in Shenandoah, where she had spent her young life, being the daughter of the late James and Betty Brown Barton, of Grove Hill.
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She has spent the last years of her life in Norfolk, where her three children are living. She has been a consistent member of the U.B. Church since her youth.
She is survived by two sons Julian and Kyle and one daughter, Mrs. "Swin" Martin, all of Norfolk and the following brothers and sisters, Ed Barton, Mrs. J.R. Grove, Mrs. U.G. Rothgeb, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Dora Kibler, of Baltimore. One brother, J.A. Barton is deceased.
She was married to Henry Propes, son of Jefferson Propes, of near Shenandoah, who preceded her in death several years ago.
A funeral service was conducted for her in Norfolk on Monday and a brief service at the grave in the U.B. Cemetery at Shenandoah on Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. A.B. Crocker.
Page News & Courier, Friday 11 Jul 1941
Death of MRS. MARY ALICE PULLEN
Mrs. Mary Alice Pullen, highly respected and beloved citizen of Sperryville, passed thisa life on Tuesday evening, July 8th at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Clark. During the past 20 or more years Mrs. Pullen had suffered a great deal with various ailments which had greatly weakened her strength. Her condition, however, was not considered serious until the very day of her death when she was stricken with paralysis...
The daughter of the late Keller and Eliza Atkins, of Sperryville, she was born on May 11, 1872, near Sperryville in Rappahannock County, where she spent her entire life, having early become a member of the New School Baptist Church...
The deceased was married to Samuel Pullen, who was a well known farmer of Rappahannock County. He preceded her in death on October 1st, 1933.
Last rites were held on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. from the Sperryville Baptist Church. Rev. Chelf, of Flint Hill, officiated at the service. Interment was in the Sperryville cemetery.
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Mrs. Pullen leaves to mourn their loss the following children: Clarence and Ennis Pullen, of Luray; Benny and Ashby Pullen, of Washington, Va.; Dudley Pullen, of Woodville, Va.; Mrs. Royce (Lillian) Clark, Mrs. Eddie (Mamie) Clark, with whom she made her home, of Sperryville, and Mrs. Floyd (Josie) Menefee, of Washington, Va.
Mrs. Arthur (Ida) Atkins, of Limeton, Va.; Hubert and Lloyd Atkins, of Sperryville; Ashby Atkins, of Washington, Va., and J.W. Atkins, of Luray, sister and brothers of the deceased, also survive. She has two brothers and one sister deceased.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Mar 1948
MRS. PURDHAM Passes Away
Mrs. Eliza Jane Campbell Purdham, 83, died Friday morning at her home in the Grove Hill section following a lingering illness.
The last surviving member of a family of eleven, Mrs. Purdham was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell. She was born at Catherine Furnace near here on August 28, 1864. She spent most of her life in the Grove Hill Newport section and had been a member of the Newport Brethren Church since her early childhood being active in church affairs until ill health prevented.
She was united in marriage in 1888 to John W. Purdham, who preceded her in death on September 1, 1930. Surviving are four sons, Oscar B. Purdham at home; Wesley H. Purdham and Carvey E. Purdham, of Grove Hill, and James S. Purdham of Shenandoah. She also leaves six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Newport Brethren Church, with the Rev. John Henderson in charge. Burial took place in St. Paul’s Church Cemetery near Grove Hill.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 May 1941
SAM PURDHAM Dies
Sam Purdham, beloved old resident of the Stanley neighborhood, died yesterday at 1:15 p.m., May 19th, at his home in Stanley, following a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Purdham had been in poor health for the past several months but his condition was not considered serious until about three weeks ago...
The deceased is the son of the late James and Kassie Purdham, of this county...
He was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Burns, of Page County, who died 22 years ago. He is survived by the following children: David Purdham, of Hagerstown; Mrs. G.H. (Mary) Foltz, of Stanley, Hubert F. Purdham, of Luray; Mrs. Ernest (Daisy) Aleshire, of Luray. Four children, Bernard, Lillie, Samuel and Lester, all died in infancy. There were two sisters, Mrs. B.W. Goodrich, of Stanley, and Mrs. Mary J. Knight, of Baltimore, and one brother, Isaac Aleshire, who preceded Mr. Purdham in death.
Last rites will be held today May 20, at the home at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. F.T. Fulcher officiating. Interment will be in the Purdham graveyard near the home...
Page News & Courier, Friday 15 Mar 1940
MRS. VIRGINIA SUSAN PURDHAM
Mrs. Virginia Susan Purdham, born November 25, 1861, passed away at her home near Stanley on Wednesday morning, March 13. The immediate cause of her death is attributed to a heart attack.
Mrs. Purdham, the wife of the late John Freeman Purdham, was the daughter of Isaac and Polly Decker Duncan, of this county. Her parents have been dead many years.
Two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Aleshire, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Sudie Berry, of Stanley, and the following sons survive: Ray, Wiley and Ernest Purdham, all of this county and Arthur Purdham, of Richmond. One son, John Purdham, has been dead many years. Twenty three grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held at Graves Chapel today, Friday, at 2 p.m. with Elder J.B. Jenkins in charge of the services...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Dec 1945
ELDER J.A. RACER Dies At Age of 93
Elder John Abram Racer, 93, Luray’s oldest citizen, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.E. Yates, on Cave Street, in East Luray, at 12:30 Saturday morning, December 15th, after several months of ill health.
He was the son of the late Elder John A. Racer and Frances Heiston Racer, and was born in Rappahannock County, near Washington, Va., on July 19, 1852. His parents moved to Page County in his infancy and his childhood was spent here. In early manhood he moved to Ohio where he married Miss Emma Musselman, of Licking County, Ohio. Later, he moved to Missouri, finally coming back to Page County. To this union were born two sons, Walter and Seymour Racer, of York, Pa.; both deceased. He then married Mrs. Sara Rowe Colvin, of near Luray, and to them were born two daughters, Mrs. Williacm (Grace) Jenkins, of York, Pa., and Mrs. W.E. (Sallie) Yates, of Luray, who survive. Later he married Miss Sallie Butler, who preceded him in death about seventeen years ago.
Elder Racer was one of the oldest and most highly respected ministers of the Dunkard Brethren Church, having served several churches in Page and Rappahannock Counties. His period of service dates back to the “horseback era” and he delighted in his work. In connection with his work as a minister, her served 30 years as a practical nurse, and his services were continually in demand.
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He had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Yates, since 1929 and was in his usual health until last September when he sustained a bad fall, and his health has declined steadily since. In his last days he was tenderly nursed by his two daughters and Mrs. Mary E. Mauck.
He was the oldest member of a family of seven children, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. William (Mary) Kibler, 94, of Luray, and one brother, William Racer, 83, of York Springs, Pa., fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His deceased brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Perry (Martha) Finter, of Luray, Mrs. Samuel (Susan) Early, of Broadway, Mrs. Noah (Sallie) Cline, of Broadway. One step daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Mamie) Griffith, is also deceased.
The funeral was conducted from Beahm’s Chapel on Monday, December 17th, at 2 p.m. The services were conducted by Elder L.B. Flohr, of Vienna, Va., assisted by Elder Ord Strayer, also of Vienna, and Elder Thomas Bowman, of Port Republic. Interment was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Apr 1945
Death of GEORGE M. RAMEY
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. from the Methodist Church for George Muffet Ramey, 72, who died at his home in east Luray at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29th.
Mr. Ramey had been in ill health for sometime.
He was a son of the late William Ramey and Mary Ann Alger and was born December 24, 1872 near Alma. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Lee Huffman, of Warren County, and the following children: Mrs. Eva Ramey, of Riverton, Mrs. Lizzie Foster, of Luray, Mrs. Virgie Andrews, of Frederick, Md., Lester Ramey, of Stephens City, Mrs. George White and Harry Ramey, of Luray. He also leaves eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Rev. E.N. Hassell officiated at the last rites. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 3 Feb 1942
Death of JOHN V. RAMEY
John Van Buren Ramey, who would have reached his 72nd year on July 4th this year, died at his home- the former Abe Shenk place on the Furnace Road, a mile north of Luray- last Friday morning following a short illness...
He was a son of the late William B. and Mary Alger Ramey. He was born, it is believed, on the Buracker or Snapp place near the Electric Dam, two miles west of Luray. Some of his friends, however, believe he was born in the Newport neighborhood of the county, a section of which his mother was a native.
For many years he was an employee of the Deford Tannery in Luray, where his loyal services were appreciated. His services for this concern ended about the time of the closing down of the tannery. For many years he was also employed on a number of farms in Page.
In addition to his widow- Mrs. Flora Taylor Ramey- he is survived by the following children:
Mrs. Clement Painter, of Stanley; Walter and Joseph Ramey, of Luray; Claude Ramey, of Stanley; and Mrs. Edith Butler, of Luray. Two daughters- Mrs. Florence Price, of Luray, and Mrs. Dorothy Tritterpoe, of Washington, are deceased. The latter died November 15, 1941. Of his immediate family he is survived by one brother, "Doc" Ramey, of Luray, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Lucas, of Mount Jackson, Shenandoah county.
He had been a member of the Methodist church for many years... He has been living in the vicinity of Luray for a number of years...
The burial of Mr. Ramey took place on Sunday at 2:30 o'clock in Evergreen cemetery after funeral services in the Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Courtney.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Nov 1942
Death of MRS. ANNIE ELIZABETH REDMAN
Last rites were held yesterday at 2:00 p.m. from the Freewill Baptist Church at Blainesville for Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Redman, 78, who died at her home in Blainesville on Sunday night. Although Mrs. Redman had been in poor health for the past few years, she was only bedfast about a week and her death came as a great shock to her many friends.
She was the daughter of the late John and Ellen Dougans. Her husband was Page Redman, a farmer at Blainesville. He passed away about three years ago. The deceased was a devoted member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Blainesville.
Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Nina Campbell, of Wheeling, W.Va.; Martin Redman, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Walter Redman, of Braddock, Pa., and Frank Redman, of Washington, D.C. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Julia Sloan, of Blainesville, and a half sister and brother, Cherry Dougans, of Detroit, Mich., and Will Dougans, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Friday 12 Jan 1940
Death of PAGE REDMAN
(Contributed)
Page Redman, a respected colored citizen of Blainesville, died on Saturday, January 6, at his home in that place. He leaves to mourn his loss the following: his widow, Annie Redman, before marriage, Annie Dougans, daughter of John Dougans, of Luray. Also four children, Mrs. Nina Campbell, of Wheeling, W.Va., Martin Redman, Pittsburgh, Pa., Walter Redman, Braddock, Pa., and Frank Redman, of Washington, D.C., an number of nephews, nieces and grandchildren and a host of friends.
... a consistent Christian. He was always foudn at his hcurch when his health permitted him. he was born January 9, 1861 and had he lived three days longer would have been 79 year old... He held an office in his chirch for a number of years and was also a trustee in the church...
Page News & Courier, Friday 4 Apr 1941
DEATHS
Death of MRS. ODA RENNER (II)
Relatives here were shocked to receive word of the death of Mrs. Oda Renner, of Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Renner died Wednesday morning at the age of about 50.
She was the daughter of Samuel W. Seal and Flora Bowen Seal, the latter being deceased several years. She was born and reared in the Stony Man section and attended school here and in Hagerstown, where she later married Walter Renner, who survives her with one daughter, Martha. The deceased is also survived by the following half brothers and sisters: Walter Seal, Negra Seal, Mrs. Verley Waters, Mrs. Iva Duflinger, Mrs. Mattie Dingle. One sister, Vinda Seal, is deceased.
The funeral will take place today (Friday) at 2:00 p.m. in Hagerstown.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 8 Apr 1941
Death of Mrs. ODA L. RENNER (II)
Mrs. Oda L. Renner, wife of Walter R. Renner, 208 Winter Street, Hagerstown, Md., died Wednesday morning, April 2nd, at 5:30 o’clock in the Washington County Hospital, aged 47 years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Woodmen of the World, and besides her husband, is survived by one daughter, Martha, at home, and her father, Samuel Seal, of Luray, Va.
Funeral services were held at the Kraiss mortuary chapel on Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Dr. W.B. Stehl officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 7 Jun 1940
Death of MRS. REBECCA SUSAN RHINEHART
Mrs. Rebecca Susan Rhinehart, aged 76 years, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, at 11 p.m. at the home of her son, Albert Rhinehart, in the Battle Creek section, near Alma. She had been in failing health for sometime but her last illness was of two weeks duration.
Mrs. Rhinehart’s husband, Frank Rhinehart, passed away about seventeen years ago.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Cora Comer, Vernon J. Rhinehart, Lester Rhinehart, Mrs. Lena Turner, Miss Pearl Turner, Mrs. Mabel Turner, all of Page County. Wilmer Rhinehart, of Hagerstown, is deceased. Thirty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held from the Newport Christian Church, of which she was a member, today, Friday, at 11 o’clock, with Elder J.B. Jenkins and Rev. John Henderson in charge of the services. Interment will take place in the cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 15 Jan 1948***
Death of MRS. LYDIA RICE
Mrs. Lydia Frances Rice, 78, a native of Page County, died on Thursday of last week at Fravel hospital, Woodstock, where she had been a patient for only one day. Death was due to complications incident to old age. She was a daughter of the late Elijah and Mary Pettit and was twice married, her first husband being John Webster, who died in 1923. Her second husband, Billy Rice, died 16 years ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sudie Purdham, of Hagerstown, Md., and a number of stepchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday from Fairview Church of the Brethren near New Market, in charge of the Rev. J.S. Roller. Mrs. Rice's first husband (Mr. Webster) has a number of relatives living in Luray.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 Feb 1945
EMMETT RICHARDS Killed In Auto Accident
Emmett C. Richards, 29, of Luray, was instantly killed Thursday evening of last week about seven o'clock when the Pontiac car, which he was driving, catapulted over the steep river embankment on the west side of the Shenandoah River at Alma. Roy Jones, his companion, was not seriously injured and has been discharged from the local hospital after treatment.
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The dead many who is well known around Luray... was an employee of the Viscose plant where he was considered a valued worker. He was returning to Luray from a trip to Shenandoah when the accident occured.
Emmett Clark Richards was the son of Charles Wesley Richards and Anna Campbell Richards, of Luray. He was a member of the Brethren Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Frances Elizabeth Breeden, three sons, Roscoe, Julian and Jimmy Dale, and the following brothers and sisters: Edgar, Leslie, Carl, William and Claude Richards, of Luray, Levi Richards, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Walter (Nellie) Gochenour, Mrs. Paul (Estelle) Parlett, Mrs. Howard (Aileen) Aleshire, of Luray, and Miss Pearl Richards, at home. One sister is deceased.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Donald Royer and Rev. Joe Comer from the Mount Zion Church on Sunday afternoon...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 May 1943
Death of LITTLE WALTER RICHARD
Walter Lee Richard, age 4 years, son of Mrs. Blanche Richard, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grimsley, on Sunday, May 9, 1943, after an illness of one week with pneumonia.
He is survived by his mother, two brothers and three sisters.
His funeral was conducted at Ingham Church on Tuesday afternoon, with burial in the Ingham Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 18 Jul 1946
Death of ALBERT TRENTON RICKARD
Friends and relatives in the county were distressed to learn of the death of Albert Trenton Rickard, 81, at his home near the electric dam on Sunday, July 14th, at 4 a.m. Mr. Rickard’s death came as a shock in that he had been ill only a week.
He was a son of the late Albert Rickard and Barbara Ann Foltz Rickard. Born on October 24, 1864, he spent his entire life in Page County. A farmer and trucker…
The deceased was a faithful member of Mill Creek Old School Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Virginia Kibler before marriage; one son, Otis Rickard, and a sister, Mrs. Russell Strickler, of Luray. A daughter, Miss Grace Rickard, died a few years ago.
Last rites were conducted by Rev. A.F. Sudduth, of Shenandoah, at 2 p.m., Tuesday from the Mill Creek Church. Burial was in the Brubaker Cemetery at the White House.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 25 Feb 1943
Death of MRS. ELLA B. RICKARD
Mrs. Ella B. Rickard, 94, highly esteemed resident of Page County, passed away at the home of Miss Annie Rickard in Kimball on Monday night at 11:30. Although her health has been declining for a number of years, Mrs. Rickard was only ill about six weeks.
She was the daughter of the late Capt. Henry Bradley and Sally Musselman Bradley. She was born on May 19th, 1848, near Luray. Early in life she became the wife of J. Asher Rickard, late well known county farmer and justice of the peace. They made their home in Hamburg. Mr. Rickard preceded his wife in death about twenty years ago, and after his passing she made he home with Miss Annie Rickard, of Kimball.
... They had no children.
... her church, the Main Street Baptist, in Luray...
The deceased was the last member of a family of eleven children. Her deceased brothers and sisters are: John D. Bradley, Luray, Irving and Hiram Bradley, both of Ohio, Mrs. John Butler, of Richmond, Mrs. Betty Miller, of Luray, and five who died early in childhood.
Obsequies took place yesterday afternoon at 4:30 from Beahm's Chaoel with her pastor, Dr. Ray Smith, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. F.T. Fulcher, of Rileyville. Interment was in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery by the side of her late husband.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Sep 1945
Death of ABRAHAM JACKSON RINEHART
Abraham J. Rinehart, 90, better known as Son Pence, died at his home in the Honeyville section on Thursday of last week following a fall down a flight of stairs.
Mr. Rinehart, a highly respected citizen of this county, was born on December 2, 1854, and was the son of the late Harvey Rinehart and Katie Pence Rinehart. A lifelong resident of Page County, the deceased was a farmer…
Surviving are his second wife who was before marriage Miss Nannie Belle Cubbage, a daughter, Mrs. George (Della) Housden, of Stanley, ten grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren.
Last rites were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from Leak’s Chapel of which he was a member with Rev. Ausby Cubbage and Eld. E.L. Cave in charge. Burial was in the Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 2 Aug 1940
Death of HARVEY E. RITTER
Harvey E. Ritter, age 60 years, died Wednesday at his home in Winchester. He had been ill for quite some time with tuberculosis and his death was due to this disease.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Ritter and spent the best part of his life in Winchester. He was employed by the Handley High School and had previously worked for a Railroad Company.
His funeral will be held Friday at 3:00 at Winchester with Elder J.B. Jenkins conducting.
Mr. Ritter is survived by his wife, Maggie Seekford Ritter, one son, James, and one daughter, Mrs. Con (Alma) Andrerson.
G.M. Seekford, of Luray, brother-in-law of the deceased, will accompany Elder Jenkins to Winchester to attend the funeral.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Oct 1943
Last Rites Held For JOHN RODGERS
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock for John Rodgers, 42, of Washington, D.C., who passed away in that city on Thursday morning of last week in Garfield Hospital.
The deceased was the husband of the former Miss Pearl Parks, daughter of Edward Parks, of Stony Man. He is survived by his wife and two step-children.
Born in Spain on August 8, 1901, he was brought to the United States when he was ten years old. Following his high school training he worked for sometime as a carpenter and later was employed in a restaurant business in Washington.
The funeral which was held at Mt. Zion Brethren Church, was in charge of Rev. Henry C. Eller, of Luray. The interment took place in the Mt. Zion Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jan 1944
Death of MISS ANNIE ROGERS
The passing of Miss Annie Rogers, 62, on Thursday of last week has brought sorrow to her host of friends in the Stanley section. Miss Rogers died at the Blue Ridge Sanitorium, Charlottesville, on Thursday, January 6th, following several months of ill health.
She was a daughter of the late Harvey Rogers and Lillie Rogers, west of Stanley, where she spent her entire life. She resided alone at the old homeplace.
The only surviving member of her family is a brother, James Rogers, of North Carolina. A sister, Mrs. Emma Blosser, is deceased.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Crowfoot from the Adventist Church near Stanley on Saturday afternoon at 1:00. Burial was in the Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 12 May 1942
Last Rites Held For MRS. LULA ROSE
Last rites held at Graves Chapel on Friday, May 1st, for Mrs. Lula Kite Rose who passed away on Wednesday, April 29th, in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Rose was the former Lula Kite, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kite, of this county. She was born in 1868, and spent her early life here, later after marrying she lived in Washington. She is survived by her husband. Their only child passed away when he was about 12 years old.
The deceased was one of eight children there being two surviving members in her family. They are: Lester Kite, formerly of Stanley, now in Washington, and Mrs. Frank Phillips, of Shenandoah.
Mrs. Rose was widely related in Page County, and the news of her death was received with much regret throughout this section.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 23 Jan 1940
MRS. MARTHA E. ROSENBERGER
On last Saturday evening, January 13, 1940, Mrs. Martha E. Rosenberger, widow of the late H.J. Rosenberger, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.F. Gotwalls in Washington, D.C., following a number of years of declining health.
Mrs. Rosenberger was a daughter and oldest child of the late Reuben and Jane Aleshire Zirkley and was born on the old Zirkle homestead on Smith Creek just south of Endless Caverns on Oct. 8m 1847. She was thus aged 92 years, 3 months, and 5 days.
On Dec. 14, 1865 she became the wife of the late Harvey J. Rosenberger and removed to the old Rosenberger place 3 miles south of New Market, now owned by Mr. V.L. Biedler. To this union there were born seven children of which number there survive a son- E.J. Rosenberger, New Market, merchant, and three daughters- Mrs. B.K. House (Mary Ellen), Mrs. B.F. Gotwalls (Elizabeth), and Mrs. Julius Cooper (Ruth) all of Washington, D.C. A son, Elliott Rosenberger, died in 1908 in South Dakota; two daughters- Mrs. Lester House (Ada) and Mrs. A.R. Zirkle (Anna) preceded her in death. Following the death of her husband on March 8, 1920, Mrs. Rosenberger moved to New Market and about nine years ago she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. B.F. Gotwalls, who cared for her during the years of her declining health.
Mrs. Rosenberger is also survived by her youngest sister, Mrs. J.E. Biedler of New Market. Preceding her in death were six brothers and sisters- Mrs. Otis Moore (Sallie); Clairborne J. Zirkle, of Fauquier County; B.B. Zirkle and Alden Zirkle of near Tenth Legion; Ashby Zirkle last heard from many years ago in Butte, Mont.; and Mrs. Mahlon Koontz, of Page County.
Mrs. Rosenberger joined the Emmanuel Lutheran Church when a young woman...
Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the home of her sister in New Market, with interment in Emmanuel Lutheran Church cemetery, the Rev. Lewis Koon officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. Adrian Pfeiffer of the Takoma Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C.- Valley, New Market.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Oct 1943
Death of EDWIN O'NEIL ROSSER
Edwin O'Neil Rosser, 14 year old son of James B. and Daisy Stoneberger Rosser, died on Saturday, October 23rd, at 4:00 p.m., at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital. His death resulted from injuries sustained when he fell headlong from a clift near Yager's Spring on the preceding Sunday.
Edwin was born on April 29th, 1929 in Luray. He was a student at Springfield School where he was in the seventh grade.
Surviving are his parents, his grandmother, Mrs. J.H. Stoneberger, of Rileyville, and the following brothers and sisters: Julius G., James A., Gene F., William L., Thomas E., and Loretta Ann, all of Liray, Miss Mildred Rosser, of Baltimore and Robert Douglas Rosser, of Lynchburg. A half-brother and two half-sisters: Robert Rosser, with the forces overseas, Mrs. R.M. Wilson, of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Lillian Footer, of Cumberland, Md., also survive.
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Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Monday afternoon at three o'clock with the pastor, Rev. Fred Dufford, officiating...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Dec 1944
J.B. ROSSER Dies
The announcement of the death of "Jim" Rosser in Luray on Monday evening...
James Booton Rosser was the son of the late Silas (Sonny) and Kate Zirkle Rosser and was born at Luray March 15th, 1883. At the time of his death he was 61 years, 9 months and 3 days of age. When a young man he became interested in nursing and the county doctors have often commented that he was one of the best practical nurses they knew. It was in this capacity that he visited many homes and rendered much service during the severe flu epidemic of 1918. About eighteen years ago Mr. Rosser suffered a paralytic stroke which lifet him afflicted. This illness occurred while he was in Mt. Jackson, Va., nursing a Mr. Harrison. Due to this physical handicap Mr. Rosser gave up nursing and became engaged in the stree sales of newspapers...
The deceased was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Lula Keyser, of the Ingham section of the county. By this marriage there were two children, Robert Rosser, who is now in the armed services overseas, and Mrs. Lillian Carter, of Cumberland, Md. His second wife was Miss Daisy Stoneberger, daughter of Joseph Stoneberger, of Rileyville, who survives with the following children, Julius, who is with the U.S. Navy; James, who is with the Army, both overseas, Bobby, in Lynchburg, and Mildred, Gene, Billy, Loretta and Tommy, at home, Edwin, another son died about a year ago from injuries received from falling over an embankment along side of the Hawksbill Creek, near Yager's Spring. He is also survived by one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Gussie McFall, of Front Royal, Va., and S. Frank Rosser, President of the Page County Fair Association and Ottie Rosser, at a Lutheran Home Institution in South Carolina. Two sisters, Mrs. Phillips (Georgie) Clem, of Culpeper, and Mrs. George (Fannie) Kingree, of Luray, are deceased and one brother, Clarence, died in infancy.
Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church of which the deceased was a member, on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Fred Dufford, the pastor of St. Mark's in charge. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Jan 1943
Death of MRS. MARY E. ROTHGEB
The death of Mrs. Mary E. Rothgeb on Monday evening at 9:00 at her home has filled the Massanutten section with deep sorrow... The funeral services will be held today at the Leaksville Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. R.E. Newton officiating and interment will be in the Leaksville cemetery.
The deceased has spent her life at Salem, Page county, Va., having been born there 67 years ago, the daughter of the late William P. and Jenett Strickler Price. About 41 years ago she married Clyde D. Rothgeb, who is employed with the Highway Department and is stationed at Brooks Gap, Va. She was a devout member of the Leaksville Christian Church...
Besides her husband she is survived by the following children, Mrs. Virginia Griffith, Miss Sivilla Rothgeb and Clark D. Rothgeb, at home, Miss Anna Rothgeb, of Washington, D.C., and Leonard P. Rothgeb, of Leaksville. Also surviving are her sister and three brothers, Mrs. Annie Dovel, of Leaksville, and C.L., J.D. and G.I. Price, all of Salem, Va...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Apr 1945
Death of A.A. ROUDABUSH
Avis Ashby Roudabush, 55 years of age, died at his late home on Third Street in Shenandoah, on Saturday evening, March 31, at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Roudabush had been seriously ill for several months.
He was the son of the late Major Ashby Roudabush and Virginia McAlister Roudabush and was born at Grove Hill where his father was operating the Grove Hill Mill. Mahor Roudabush was an outstanding miller in the county, having operated a large mill at Grove Hill and one at Stanley.
Avis Roudabush served as manager of the Shenandoah Milling Company, one of the largest in the county, for twenty years. He then located in Norfolk, Va., and in North Carolina, finally returning to Shenandoah, and reopening the Shenandoah Mill. He was operating this at the time of his death.
He was prominent in Masonry, being a member of the Shrine. He was a member of Fields Methodist Church.
Mr. Roudabush is survived by his wife, the former Miss Elsie Comer, of near Shenandoah, and two daughters by former marriages, Mrs. Susan Sheets, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Mrs. Nancy McDaniel, of Washington, D.C. One daughter, Betty Lee, met a tragic death at the age of 13 years in Washington, D.C., several years ago. He is also survived by two brothers, Miller E. Roudabush, of Luray and Kyle Roudabush, of Dundalk, Md., two sisters, Mrs. Luella Stillwell, and Mrs. Pauline Taylor, of Dundalk.
The funeral was conducted from his late home at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon by his pastor, the Rev. Marvin White, Jr. Burial was in the Methodist Cemetery. The Masons had charge of the service at the grave.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 3 Feb 1942
Death of CLAUDE P. ROUDABUSH
The many friends of Claude P. Roudabush were distressed to hear of his death on Friday, January 30th, at a sanatorium at Oteen, N.C. Mr. Roudabush, who had been ill with tuberculosis for the past several years, has been under treatment at the sanatorium for the past twenty months, where it was hoped something could be done for him.
The deceased was born near Stanley on March 4, 1895, the son of R.T. (Newt) and Lula Suthard Roudabush. He spent his life in Stanley and was a flour miller at the old mill at Stanley before it burned. He was a devoted member of the Methodist church... He was a veteran of World War I.
Last rites were held yesterday (Monday) at the Methodist Church at Stanley at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. F.T. Fulcher officiating. Interment was in the Grave's Chapel cemetery...
He is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sister, Frank, of Baltimore, Md., Guy, at home, and Mrs. Sudie Louderback, of Shenandoah, Va.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 7 Apr 1942
Death of MRS. LULA ANN ROUDABUSH
The death of Mrs. Lula Ann Roudabush on Thursday night of last week was received with deep regret by her many friends. Mrs. Roudabush died at the old Suthard place near Pine Grove, where she had spent the best part of her life...
Mrs. Roudabush was born in September 1869, the daughter of Calvin and Eliza Jane Parks Suthard. In early life she married Robert Trenton (Nube) Roudabush and except for a few years spent in Stanley she spent her entire life at the old Suthard place near Pine Grove. She was a devoted member of the Graves Chapel Methodist Church...
Last rites were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist Church in Stanley with the Rev. W.J. Whitesell officiating. Burial was at Grave's Chapel.
Besides her husband she is survived by the following children, Mrs. C.E. (Sudie) Louderback, of Shenandoah; Frank Roudabush, of Dundalk, Md., and Guy Lee Roudabush, at home. Two children deceased are Mrs. J.R. (Edith) Meadows, of Baltimore and Claude Roudabush, who died about two months ago in North Carolina. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank Huffman, of Marksville...
Page News & Courier, Friday 17 Oct 1941
Death of SAMUEL ROYER
Sam Royer, age 74, retired Norfolk and Western R.R. conductor, died at his home here early Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, 1941.
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He had spent most of his life in the service of the Railway Co. and was retired from that service on July 31, 1937.
He married Mrs Lizzie Comer and to this union four children were born, one dying in infancy and one son, Charles, dying in a automobile accident Feb. 19, 1932. His wife and two children survive, Mrs. Boyd Chittum (Edna), of Harrisonburg, Va., and James, of Shenandoah. He is also survived by the following step-children: Mrs. Steward McDorman, of Norfolk, Earl (Bud), of Hagerstown, John, Robert and Russell, of Shenandoah. Three brothers and two sisters also survive.
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The funeral service will be conducted from his late home today (Friday) at 2 p.m. with burial in the U.B. Cemetery. The services will be conducted by his former pastor, Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer, assisted by Rev. Vernon Rodgers.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 May 1941
ETHEL MILTON RUFFNER
The accidental death of Mrs. Ethel Milton Ruffner, 51, beloved wife of Phillip Ruffner, of Shenandoah in the early hours of Monday morning of this week has left the entire community stunned and sorrowful. Death occurred at the home place on the outskirts of Shenandoah where the Ruffners had lived in happiness and contentment for 32 years. Last rites will take place Wednesday of this week at the home at 2 p.m. with burial in the United Brethren cemetery. Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer will officiate.
The deceased was a lifelong resident of Shenandoah… She was a member of the United Brethren Church.
She was born 51 years ago, the daughter of William Russell and Delilah Brown Milton, of Shenandoah, Va. She married Phillip H. Ruffner, of Luray, in 1909. To this union were born four children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Robert (Mary) Johnson, of Fredericktown, Ohio, Mrs. Samuel (Eva) Winkler, of Luray, William Ruffner, west of Luray and Edward Ruffner, at home. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Wm. (Maggie) Bumgardner, of Naked Creek, James Milton, Gordonsville, B.T. Milton, Edward Milton, Harry Milton, Miss Annie Milton and Mrs. Nellie Hoover, all of Shenandoah. Deceased brother and sister are Mrs. G.H. Dovel, of Gordonsville and John Milton, of Shenandoah…
Page News & Courier, Friday 3 Oct 1941
Death of MRS. GEORGE SAMPSON
Mrs. Mollie Elizabeth Sampson, age 64, wife of the late George Sampson, well known resident of the Swift Run section, died at her home east of Elkton on Friday after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Han and Mary Baugher and spent her entire life in the Swift Run neighborhood. She is survived by four sons, Edward Sampson, of Harrisonburg, Charles Sampson, of Ft. George Meade, John Sampson, of Grottoes; two daughters, Mrs. Lottie Hensley, of Swift Run, and Miss Elizabeth Sampson, at home; and three brothers, Wesley Baugher, of Swift Run, and William and Tom Baugher, of Indiana. Nine grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with friends meeting at the Brill Funeral Home in Elkton at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Fridley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 1 Nov 1945
Death of MRS. VIRGINIA BELLE SAMPSON
Mrs. Virginia Belle Sampson, 71, died at the University Hospital Monday at 11 p.m., after an illness of only three weeks.
She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Eliza Jane Weakley Jenkins and was born in the Mauck section of the county on July 10, 1874. Her husband, James Sampson, preceded her in death about eight years ago.
She was a devout member of the Christian Church…
She leaves two daughters: Mrs. Harmon (Rachael) Gray, of Mauck, Mrs. Sam (Eliza) Cave, of Grove Hill, one son, George William Sampson, recently discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard, now at home, and one brother, Isaac Jenkins, of the Mauck section.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at two o’clock from the Bethlehem Christian Church. Interment will be in the Ren Taylor Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Sep 1947
W.E. SAMPSON Dies
William Edward Sampson, 79, a former resident of the Fleeburg section, two miles west of Shenandoah, died suddenly Saturday at 2:30 p.m. of a heart attack at the home of his son, Cecil Sampson, with whom he had been making his home.
Funeral services for the retired steam shovel operator were held from Oak Grove United Brethren Church at two o’clock Sunday afternoon with burial in the Koontz Cemetery near Naked Creek.
Mr. Sampson, who had been in good health until stricken two hours before his death, was a member of the Church of the Brethren of Madison, Va. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Seal Sampson, three sons, Cecil and John, of Shenandoah, and William, of Charlottesville, along with two daughters, Mrs. Lula Sampson, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Lee Ferrill, of Fleeburg. Also surviving are thirty grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.
Page News & Courier, Friday 20 Mar 1942
Death of MRS. MARGARET ANN SAMUELS, of Elkton
Mrs. Margaret Ann Samuels, well known resident of the Jolletts community, died at her home at Jolletts at seven o'clock Wednesday morning. Mrs. Samuels was the last surviving member of her family.
She was a daughter of William and Christine McDaniels, and was born in Page county. She spent her entire life in Page and near Jolletts.
Mrs. Samules was a member of the Methodist Church and had been since an early age. She was preceded in death by her husband about five years ago.
She is survived by the following children, Mrs. James Lam, of Jolletts, Mrs. George Taylor, of Washington, and Will Samuels and Riley Samuels, of Jolletts.
Funeral services will be held from Jolletts church, Friday afternoon at one o'clock with the Rev. C.B. Larrick, a former pastor there, in charge of the service. Interment will be in the Samuels cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 14 Feb 1941
JOHN BERNARD SEAKFORD
The unfortunate death of John Bernard Seakford of the Leaks Chapel neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon about 4 p.m. has been a shock to the entire community. Mr. Seakford died from gunshot wounds inflicted in an arrest. He was 36 years old, having been born Dec. 23rd, 1905. He was the son of Luther Seakford and his wife, Flora.
Seakford lived with his mother, Mrs. Flora Seakford, near Leaks Chapel. Living at the home are also one brother, William, and one sister, Mrs. Edna Hilliard. All survive.
About seventeen years ago Mr. Seakford married Miss Vada Nauman. Later the couple separated. There is one daughter, Vallie Seakford, 14, who lives with her mother in York, Pa.
While Seakford was generally considered eccentric in his neighborhood he generally bore a good reputation and was considered a good farm hand. He was educated at the Nauman school.
Last rites will take place Saturday evening at 2 p.m. at Leaks Chapel with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating.
Page News & Courier, Friday 20 Mar 1942
Death of Infant (BOBBY LEE SEAL)
Bobby Lee Seal, baby son of Walter and Edith Taylor Seal, died at his parents' home at the Ida Valley Homesteads on Tuesday morning of this week. The baby, who was 1 month and 9 days old, was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Seal.
Mr. Seal is engaged in general farm work.
Funeral services took place at 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon from the Brethren Church at Ida with Rev. H.C. Eller in charge of the service.
Interment was in the Ida homesteads cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Jan 1940
Death of MRS. CHARLES SEAL
Mrs. Charles (Nolen Smith) Seal, died at her home at No. 2 Furnace at 1 a.m., on Wednesday, January 24th.
The deceased was a daughter of Strother and Emma Smith, deceased, of the No. 2 Furnace section, and was 49 years, 10 months and 17 days of age. She was born in the immediate vicinity of No. 2 Furnace, and with the exception of several years residence in Luray with her family, had lived all her life in Southern Page. She was a member of the No. 2 Methodist Church for many years.
Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Vernon, Wilmer, Austin, Smith, and Miss Catherine Seal, and Mrs. Virginia Deering, of No. 2 Furnace and vicinity, and the following brothers and sisters: George and Russell Smith, No. 2 Furnace; Mrs. Frank Thomas, Philadelphia; and Mrs. Dewey Hitt, Luray; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m., services in charge of the Methodist pastor with interment in the Huffman graveyard at the Furnace.
Mr. Seal is a brother of Herman and Hubert Seal, of Luray.
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Jul 1940
Death of MRS. FANNIE ELIZABETH SEAL
The death of Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Seal, wife of Solon Seal, of Luray, on Tuesday morning of this week, July 23rd, has brought much grief and sorrow to this community. She had been in failing health since January 1st of this year and after a series of relapses and recoveries, expired from heart attack. She was 57 years, 10 months and 8 days of age at the time of her death.
The deceased was born Sept. 15th, 1882 in Luray where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of John Presgraves and Elizabeth Jones Presgraves, both deceased. In 1902 she married Solon Seal and to this union were born six children all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. George (Trevilla) Atkins, Luray; Mrs. Wendell (Marie) Seal, Luray; Mrs. Glendon (Ollie) Fox, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Thomas (Neva) Jenkins, Haymarkett, Va., and Edward and Aubrey Seal, both of Luray. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Jack Foster, John Presgraves, Russell Presgraves, all of Rileyville, Robert Presgraves, of Flint Hill, and James Presgraves, of Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Seal was a long and faithful member of the Main Street Baptist Church who will greatly miss her cooperation and help in the cause of the church.
The last rites took place yesterday, Thursday, at Beahm’s Chapel at 3 o’clock with a large concourse of friends and mourners in attendance.
Elder A.W. Campbell conducted the services, interment taking place in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 29 Apr 1941
DEATHS
Death of JAMES B. SEAL
James B. Seal, of Lombard Street, Littlestown, Pa., was fatally stricken by a heart attack at noon on April 21st. Mr. Seal, who was 73 years old, had suffered a series of similar attacks within the past two months.
The deceased, a son of the late J.B. and Mary E. (Kemp) Seal, operated a grocery store and shoe repair shop on Lombard Street. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Littlestown.
His wife, who before marriage was Cora E. Barton, preceded him in death on June 21, 1938.
Surviving are one daughter, Cora Elizabeth Seal, at home; one step-son, James Wilbur Baron, Littlestown; one step grand-child, Jane Elizabeth Barton and one brother, H.D. Seal, Mallow, Va.
The funeral was held Thursday, April 24th, with services from the late home at 10 a.m. His pastor, the Rev. John E. Frehn, assisted by the Rev. D.S. Kammerer, officiated. Interment was made in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Pa.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 11 Mar 1943
Last Rites Held For MRS. LENA VIRGINIA SEAL
Last rites were conducted on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. for Mrs. Lena Virginia Seal, who died suddenly on Wednesday, March 3rd.
Mrs. Seal was the daughter of Jeff and Mary Lehew Beahm. She was born at Kimball on May 13, 1901. She was a member of the Brethren Church...
She is survived by her husband, Elmer Seal, who is employed at the Virginia Oak Tannery, and the following children: Mrs. John (Mary Elizabeth) Knight, Oneda Glenrose, Luther William, Elmer Paul and Lena Virginia, all of Stony Man. She also leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Annie Payne, of Kimball, Mrs. Blanche Fox, also of Kimball, Mrs. Maggie Cave, of Cincinnati, Ohio and Willie Beahm, of Luray. Deceased brothers and sisters are: Gilbert Beahm, Bernie Beahm, Mrs. Mattie Cave and Rosie Beahm.
The funeral services, which were held at Beahm's Chapel, were in charge of her pastor, Rev. Henry C. Eller. Interment was in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Feb 1943
Death of MRS. OTHO SEAL
Mrs. Lula Blanche Seal, 58, wife of William Otho Seal, died on Wednesday of last week at her home near Woodstock, following an illness that began in July.
... for a number of years was employed in a number of Luray homes...
She was born on the west side of the Shenandoah River in the Bixler's Ferry neighborhood September 18, 1884, and was a daughter of the late Stephen (Buck) and Rebecca Lucas Henry. She has been living near Woodstock for the last 23 years... a member of the Church of the Brethren for many years and before moving from this county held her membership with Mount Zion Church.
Besides her husband she is survived by nine children: Mrs. John Hollingsworth and Mrs. Russell Hollar, of Woodstock; Mrs. Wilbur Fisher, of Maurertown; Mrs. Wilbert Hoffman, of La Platta, Md.; Otis and John Seal, of Woodstock; Earl, Davis and Jean Seal, at home; one sister, Mrs. John Seal, of Detrick, Va., and one brother, Fred Henry, who lives in the Bixler's Ferry neighborhood of Page.
Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon from the Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock, the services being conducted by the Rev. E.L. Miller and the Rev. Lawrence Helsey. The burial took place in the Maurertown Cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 May 1949
Death of SOLON T. SEAL
Solon Trenton Seal, 68, passed away at the Page Memorial Hospital at 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 29th. Although in failing health for the past several years, his condition had been serious only a short while. He had been a patient in the hospital about a week prior to his death.
Born in Page County, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Seal and his is the first death in a family of eleven children.
For a number of years he had been employed by the Page Theatre Corp. He was a member of Mt. Zion Brethren Church.
His wife, who preceded him in death in 1940, was the former Fannie Presgraves. He leaves the following children: Mrs. George (Trevilla) Atkins, of Kimball, Mrs. Glendon (Ollie) Fox, of Staunton, Mrs. Tommie (Neva) Jenkins, Wendell Seal and Edward Seal, of Luray, and Aubrey Seal, of Fredericksburg, Va. One daughter, Pearl, is deceased.
The following brothers and sisters survive: Otha, Carl, Charlie, Jonah and Virgil Seal and Mrs. Susie Lucas, all of Woodstock; Dee Seal, of Seattle, Wash., Everett Seal and Mrs. Lucy Kendel, of Browntown, and Lula Kendel, of Washington, Va.
The funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Galen Crist, on Sunday afternoon from Beahm’s Chapel. Interment took place in the Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 7 Aug 1942
Death of TRENTON SEAL
Silas Trenton Seal, 84 years, 9 months and 2 days of age, a member of one of the oldest families of Page County, died on Monday morning of this week in the Harrisonburg Hospital where he had been a patient since July 18th, when he was taken there for treatment for an injured hip. The accident together with his advanced age, resulted in his death this week.
Hundreds in Page County knew “Trent” Seal, as they called him. He was honest, hard-working and a good neighbor. For many years he and his wife, the former Sarah Decker, of Marksville district, now, deceased, lived in a tenant house on the Edward L. Kiblinger farm. The old Seal home was on the road leading from Ida to the Mauck neighborhood. Surviving children are: Fred Seal, of the Ida Valley Homestead, Mrs. Fred (Annie) Knight and William Seal. One son is deceased.
A rather unique feature that figured in a part of Mr. Seal’s life is the fact that he figured in many accidents, some of which would have brought death to an ordinary man.. One of these happened a good many years ago when he was caught about midway of the trestle spanning the Hawksbill Creek in this place by a freight train. Divining that the onrushing train would bring death to him Mr. Seal took a chance by leaping from the structure . He landed not far from the bank of the Hawksbill and but for the soft nature of the earth would have been killed. He suffered only a broken leg, however, by his impact with the soft nature of the soil. Since then he has been a cripple, carrying a perceptible limp.
The mother of Trenton Seal, before marriage was Miss Catherine Good, of the Maurertown section of Shenandoahn county. At this time there are still many of the old time wells in that region that were dug by Henry Seal, father of deceased. Surviving brothers are Hubert Seal, of Stony Man Village; Samuel W. Seal, of Kimball; Wilbur Seal, of Marksville district, and Harry Seal, of Front Royal, a sister is Mrs. William (Nannie) Gochenour, of Martinsburg, W.Va.
Funeral services for the late Mr. Seal were held on Wednesday morning in the Bethlehem Christian Church, conducted by the Rev. W.E. Ferrell, of the Luray Church of Christ, the interment taking place in the Kiblinger graveyard.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 4 Feb 1941
Death of MRS. ADA SEEKFORD
Mrs. Ada F. Seekford, 78, well known resident of the Alma section of the county where she has been a resident at the home of Chas. D. Price for about five years, passed this life at the Price home after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. from the Alma Old School Baptist Church with Elders J.B. Jenkins and B.H. Seekford in charge of the services. Interment will be in the Seekford burial ground at the back of the church.
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Mrs. Seekford was born in New Market, Va., April 24th, 1863, coming to Page County to live when she was about seventeen years old. Since that time she has lived in and around Alma. She was married to J.R. Seekford about 57 years ago from whom she was later divorced. Her mother, Mrs. Martha Phillips, spent her declining years with Mrs. Ada, and died about 25 years ago at the age of 76 years.
The deceased has no immediate relatives living, the closest of kin being three first cousins, Mrs. John Weaver, New Market, Va., and Mrs. Henry Wicks, New Market, Va., and Mrs. Anna Douglas, of Kansas.
About five years ago Mrs. Ada moved to the home of C.D. Price to nurse Mr. Price's mother, Mrs. Mattie Price, who died in January, 1937 and since that time has kept house for Mr. Price.
The deceased was a member of the Alma Old School Baptist Church...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 22 Oct 1940
AVIS SEEKFORD Dies Suddenly
Avis Carson Seekford, 40, who resides on the Boom in Luray died suddenly yesterday morning at the Page Memorial Hospital after a sudden attack of indigestion resulting from the consumption of camphorated oil which he took by mistake thinking the liquid to be castor oil.
Mr. Seekford was suffering from a cold an before going to work on Monday morning sent his little daughter to a neighbor's house to get some castor oil. Through mistake a bottle of camphorated oil was confused with the castol oil. Shortly thereafter Seekford ate his breakfast and was immediately taken ill. He was rushed to the Page Memorial Hospital where everything possible was done for him. In about an hour he expired apparently as a result of acute indigestion.
On Sunday Mr. Seekford with his family visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seekford at Edinburg. He seemed in good health although developing a cold from the trip. He was a road worker and at various times had been employed by the state highway department...
Mr. Seekford was born at Alma this county, on April 17th, 1900. Eleven years ago he married Miss Annie Kibler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.V. Kibler, who survives him. To this union were born three children: Anna Jeanette, 9, Robert Lee, 6, and Shirley Lou, 5, all of whom survive. Brothers and sisters surviving are: Wilma and Oliver Seekford, of Stanley; Albert Seekford, of Roburt, Pa.; Mrs. Truman Wine and John Seekford, of New Market, Va.; Ray Seekford, of Seaford, Va., and Harry, Forrest, Fored and Dorothy at home.
Last rites will take place Wednesday, October 23rd, at 2:30 p.m., at Luray Church of Christ with interment at Beahms Chapel. Rev. H.M. Ware will officiate.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 5 Aug 1943
Death of CALVIN SEEKFORD
Calvin D. Seekford, aged merchant of the Alma community, died at his home there on Monday evening about 4:30 following an illness of several months...
Mr. Seekford was born November 28, 1869 and was 73 years, 8 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Richard Adam and Virginia Cora Seekford, of Page County.
For the past eleven years he had been proprietor of a filling station and general store at Alma...
He was twice married. His first wife, who died many years ago, was Miss Annie Elizabeth Jenkins. To them were born the following children: Mrs. George (Ollie) Blakemore, of Stanley, Mrs. John (Mabel) Harlow, of Aliquippa, Pa., and David Seekford, who is deceased. His second wife, who was Miss Beulah Blanche Painter, survives him with the following children: Richard, Evaline, Alvin and Jimmie, all at home. Mr. Seekford also leaves the following sisters and half-brother, Mrs. John Burner, of Luray, Mrs. Otis Leake, of Stanley, Misses Blanche and Lena Seekford, of Alma, Mrs. Alice Wysong, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., and Newton Seekford, of Oak Hill. Deceased members of his family are: Mrs. James Painter, Luther Seekford, Mrs. Hubert Painter, Mrs. Byrd Sissler, Jacob Seekford and Will Seekford.
Last rites were conducted from the Old School Baptist Church at Alma yesterday aftternoon at three o'clock with Elder J.B. Jenkins in charge. Burial was in the Church cemetary...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 4 Mar 1941
Death of MRS. FLORA MAE SEEKFORD
Mrs. Flora Mae Seekford, 39 years old, died at her home near Stanley on Friday morning at 5:00. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Lucy Price and had lived near Stanley all he rlife. Althought she had been sick for several years her death came as a shock to her many friends... a member of the Pentecostal Church for the last 14 years.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Seekford and the following children, Alfred, Isaac, Junior, Genieve, Roy, Childs and Leonard, all at home. The following sisters, Mrs. Leo (Daisy) Price, Mrs. Edward (Polly) Short, Mrs. Willie (Molly) Wright, of near Stanley, and Misses Agnes and Ollie Price, at home. One brother, Edgar Price, of near Stanley, and one brother, Paul Price, deceased.
Her funeral services were held on Sunday, March 2nd, at the Old School Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. John Henderson, of Shenandoah, assisted by Rev. J.E. Tucker, of Stanley. Interment in the Lutheran Church Cemetery at Alma.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 May 1947
Death of ISAAC NEWTON SEEKFORD
Isaac Newton Seekford, 85, of Oak Hill, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Shenk, east of Stanley, on Friday of last week at 1:00 p.m. He had been in ill health for the past several months and during that time he and his wife had been with their daughter Mrs. Shenk.
Born at Alma, Va., on April 16, 1862, Mr. Seekford was a son of the late Adam and Janie Freeze Seekford… During his life he had done considerable farming and had at one time operated a sawmill. He was a member of the Oak Hill Methodist Church.
He was married twice, his first wife being the late Bessie Beylor Seekford. He I survived by his second wife, the former Ada E. Lehew. Also surviving are four children, two are by his first marriage: Mrs. Frank (Beulah) Lehew of Waterlick, Va., and Everette Seekford, of Luray and two by his second marriage: Mrs. Ernest (Lillie) Shenk, of Stanley and Darrell Seekford, of Oak Hill, Va. In addition he leaves two half-sisters: Mrs. John (Mildred) Burner, of Luray and Miss Blanche Seekford, of Alma.
Rev. Harold Fuss officiated at the funeral services which were held at Beahm’s Chapel on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Interment took place in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 11 Jun 1940
Death of a Child (MARGARET FLORINE SEEKFORD)
Little Margaret Florine Seekford, aged five months and thirteen days daughter of Mrs. Gladys Courtney Seekford, of Zerkel Heights, north of Luray, died Monday, June 10, at 4:30 a.m. after a brief illness.
The child is survived by her mother and three small brothers.
The funeral will be held from the Newport Church today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m., with Elder John B. Jenkins in charge of the services. The body will be buried in the cemetery nearby.
Page News & Courier, Friday 10 Oct 1941
Death of MRS. MARY FRANCES SEEKFORD
Mrs. Mary Frances Seekford, aged citizen of the Alma section, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Wood, of Rileyville, on Tuesday afternoon, October 7th, following a prolonged illness of nearly three years.
Mrs. Seekford had spent her entire life in Page County and was well known in the Alma section. She was the daughter of Reuben and Dorothy Rothgeb Comer, deceased, of this county and was born February 24, 1856. In early life she became a member of the Old School Baptist Church which she faithfully served until her health began to decline.
In early life she married Thomas L. Seekford, who has been dead a number of years. They are survived by three daughters and three sons: Mrs. George (Katie) Seekford and Mrs. Bruce (Mattie) Wood, of Rileyville, and Mrs. Dorothy Brown, of near Washington, George Seekford, of Warren County, Thomas Seekford, of Washington, D.C., and Benjamin Seekford, of Rileyville. Thirty nine grandchildren survive. She also leaves the following brothers and sister: George Comer, of Fauquier County, Charlie Jenkins and Dave Jenkins, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. George Nauman, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Two brothers, Isaac Comer, of Leaksville, and Edward Comer, of Luray, and one sister, Mrs. John T. Shirley, of Luray, are deceased.
Last rites were held yesterday (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m. from the Union Church in Rileyville with Eld. J.B. Jenkins officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Ben Seekford. Interment was at Rileyville.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 5 Nov 1940
Death of MRS. OLIVER SEEKFORD
After a lingering illness of more than two years, Mrs. Oliver (Neva) Seekford, respected woman of the Piney Woods section of Page County, died on Sunday morning of this week, Nov. 2nd, about 7 a.m. She was 32 years of age.
Mrs. Seekford had been at the Blue Ridge Sanatorium for some time and thought to be improving. She was taken critically ill about a week ago resulting in her death.
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The deceased was born and reared in the Piney Woods section of Page County, the daughter of the late William and Mittie Rogers. She married Oliver Seekford, son of Harvey Seekford of Shenandoah county, a number
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Page News & Courier, Tuesday 20 May 1941
Death of ROY LEE SHENK
Little Roy Lee Shenk, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Carlton Shenk, of Keyser's Corner, died at his home on Sunday, May 18th. He was 3 years and 4 months old.
Funeral services took place yesterday at the Leaksville Church with Rev. R.E. Newton officiating.
Roy Lee is survived by his parents. His mother, before marriage was Miss Marie Housden.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Tucker Funeral Home of Stanley.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Dec 1943
Death of THOMAS W. SHENK
Thomas W. Shenk, 70, passed away at his home in the Shenk Hollow section of the county on Friday, December 24th, following a stroke of paralysis the day before...
Mr. Shenk was the son of Philip Shenk and Henrietta Willard Shenk, deceased, and was born, reared and spent his entire life here where he was engaged in farming.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church...
He was married a number of years ago to Miss Annie Lee Bradley, daughter of John W. Bradley, of this county, who survives him. He was the last member of his family, his sister having died several years ago.
The funeral which was in charge of his pastor, Rev. B.D. Castor, was held at the Morning Star Church on Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock. Burial was in the Morning Star Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 23 Jul 1940
Death of E.A. SHIFFLET
Emanuel Amos Shifflet, 72, a citizen of Southern Page, died at 10:30 a.m. yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rubin Alger, near Stanley. Death came as a result of a complication of diseases after several weeks of sickness.
The deceased was born and raised in Rockingham County, coming to Page in 1900. He married Miss Carey Housden, who died about five years ago, after which he took up residence with his only child, his daughter, Mrs. Rubin Alger. He was a quiet and unassuming man and held in high esteem by those who knew him.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) at Leak’s Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Tucker’s Funeral Home, of Stanley, is in charge of arrangements.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jul 1943
Death of MRS. LENA MILTON SHIPLETT
Mrs. William T. Shiplett, 60, of Elkton, died Tuesday evening at her home following an illness of several months.
Mrs. Shiplett was the daughter of the late Jacob P. and Laura A. Foltz. She was born on November 3, 1882 in the neighborhood of the Brick Church. In 1906 she married John Milton, who was killed the same year in an N. & W. accident at Riverton. Several years later she married William T. Shiplett, of Elkton, who survives her. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church...
She is survived by one daughter, Miss Zada Milton, at home, and two step-children, Miss Irene Shiplett and I.I. Shiplett and a grandson, Billy Shiplett, all of Washington, D.C. She leaves three sisters: Mrs. Mary Kite, of Stanley, Mrs. Ada Higgs and Mrs. Benton Koontz, of Elkton, and six brothers: J.L. Foltz, John D. Foltz and Earl Foltz, all of Shenandoah, Carl Foltz, and Floyd Foltz, of Stanley and Clarence Foltz, of Somerset, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday) from St. Peter's Church in Shenandoah with Dr. Paul Gruver, of Berkley Springs, W.Va., officiating. Interment will be in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 24 Dec 1942
Death of I. NEWTON SHORT
I. Newton Short, 72, native of Page County, who left his home at Leaksville just a few days ago to visit his son in Charlottesville, was taken suddenly ill and died only a few hours after being taken to the University Hospital on Saturday night, December 19th.
Mr. Short, a highly esteemed man of the Leaksville neighborhood, had been living alone for a number of years. He was a farmer and was well known in the county. He was the son of the late James W. and Charlotte Jane Short and was born on February 18, 1870.
The deceased was married twice. His first wife, the former Miss Anna Rothgeb, preceded him in death a number of years ago.
Surviving him are the following children: Lake Short, of Charlottesville, Paul Short, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Mrs. Mae Good and Mrs. Susie Atkins, of New Jersey, Mrs. Edna Weatherholtz, of near Leaksville, and Misses Thelma and Jessie Short, of New York. He also leaves one brother, Robert E. Short, of Leaksville.
The body was brought to Luray and the funeral was held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from his church, the Congregational Christian, at Leaksville, with Rev. R.E. Newton officiating. Burial took place in the Leaksville Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 23 Aug 1940
Death of LUIN SHORT
Luin, Short, a native of this county, having been born at Leaksville about 72 years ago, died last Monday at his home in Charlottesville. He has been living in Albemarle county for many years, in that time having engaged in various lines of business and prospering in them all. He was a son of the late James and Jane Short, well known residents of the Leaksville neighborhood. Two brothers, Robert and Newton Short, survive him and live at Leaksville. Three sisters are dead. They are Mrs. D.P. Lillard, Mrs. Barbara Dofflemoyer and Mrs. Virginia Short. He was a member of the Leaksville Christian Church and was held in high esteem by all who knew him in this county. In addition to his widow, Mr. Short is survived by the following children- Raymond and Scott Short; in addition to two daughters whose names are not known. The burial of Mr. Short took place in Charlottesville, the services being attended by a large number of relatives and friends.
Page News & Courier, Friday 19 Dec 1941
Death of WILLIAM DAVID SHORT
The friends and relatives of William David Short were grieved to learn of the death on Tuesday, Dec. 16th, at the Page Memorial Hospital following an illness of only a few days. Mr. Short had been a patient in the hospital for only two days although he had been in poor health for the past few years.
William David Short, son of the late Richard and Hannah Short, of Stanley was born on December 24, 1861. Before his health began to fail he operated a mercantile business at Stanley where he made a great many friends…
Mrs. Short who was before her marriage Miss Mattie Short, preceded her husband in death about six years ago.
Surviving them are the following children: Mrs. David (Ruth) Grubbs, of Stanley Mrs. Lynwood (Irene) Foltz, of Shenandoah, and Dorsy Short, of Stanley.
Last rites took place Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Stanley Methodist Church with Rev. W.J. Whitesell, of Stanley, in charge. Burial was in the graves Chapel Cemetery. Members of the Odd Fellows of Verbena Lodge had charge of the services and acted as pallbearers…
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 13 May 1940
Native of Page Dies In Kansas (DAVID JACKSON SHULER)
David Jackson Shuler, aged 80, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Esther Williams, near Nickerson, Kansas, on Wednesday, May 8, after an illness of several years. He collapsed while being assisted to his bed and death followed in a few minutes. Mr. Shuler was the son of Andrew Jackson Shuler and Julia Ann Koontz Shuler, of near Alma, this county. He attended the public schools of Page County and assisted his father in farming until he left for the West in the spring of 1885, where he located on a farm near Nickerson.
He married Miss Carrie Strickler, of Page County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Strickler, in 1885, a short time before leaving for Kansas. His wife passed away in 1903.
Mr. Shuler farmed extensively at his home near Hutchinson, in Reno County, and was a well known cattle breeder.
He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. His funeral was held in Thursday, May 9th.
Mr. Shuler is survived by the following children: Mrs. Esther Williams, of Nickerson; Mrs. Julia Steed, of Hutchinson, Kansas; Mrs. Nellie West, of Kansas City, Missouri, and W. Scott Shuler, of Hutchinson.
A sister, Mrs. G.T. Long, of Luray, is the last surviving member of the family of the late A.J. Shuler...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Nov 1942 (Photo included with obituary)
ISAAC SHULER, Shenandoah's Veteran Citizen, Passes at 94
Isaac Shuler, age 94 years, died at his late home on Seventh Street in Shenandoah on Thursday, Nov. 5, 1942 following an illness of several years.
Mr. Shuler had been confiend to his bed for practically a year and had been tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Virgie Petefish, during his long illness. He was the oldest member of the Kite, Shuler, Koontz, Foltz families.
He was a son of the late John and Mary Ann Kite Shuler, of Grove Hill, and was born Sept. 2, 1848. His father was a well known farmer and stock raiser and was an earnest advocate of higher education and served as Captain of the Page County Rifle Co. Mr. Shuler received his education in the public schools of the county and attended the Polytechnic Institute at New Market.
He tried repeatedly to enlist as a confederate soldier but was rejected due to his youth. He loved to read and after retiring from active duties kept in close touch with the affiars of his county and country. He was able, even in his advanced years, to converse intelligently on the current topics. He was a devout member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, having served as trustee until the time of death, and had served in the capacity of Superintendent of the S.S. and Bible School Teacher. He had also served as a member of the Shenandoah Town Council years ago...
He came to Shenandoah in 1906 at that time retiring from farming. He was twice married. In 1870 he married Miss Amanda Virginia Kite and his second wife was Mrs. Sudie Elizabeth Koontz Snyder. Both wives are deceased.
His three children were by the first marriage, only one surviving: Mrs. Virgie (Walter) Petefish, Ireneus, of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. C.W. (Mary) Louderback, are both deceased. He is also survived by his youngest sister, Mrs. David (Belle) Foltz, of Buena Vista, Va. His deceased brothers and sisters are Capt. Michael Shuler, who enlisted in the Confederate Army from Roanoke College before he was 18 years of age in Co. H of the Thirty-third Virginia Regiment, Stonewall Brigade. He was killed in the Battle of the Wilderness in May, 1864. Mrs. John (Emma) Strole, of Grove Hill, Thomas Shuler, a well known farmer of Grove Hill, Dr. J. Jackson Shuler, of Raton, Mexico, who became famous as a physician orator, and leader in politics, Mrs. I.F. (Mary) Kite, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. B.T. (Jennie) Bowman, of Lima, Ohio. He also leaves eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
His funderl was conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. from St. Paul's Lutheran Church by his pastor, Rev. H.E. Schlotzhauer, assisted by Rev. E.L. Cave... Interment took place in St. Paul's cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jan 1943
Last Rites Held For MRS. CHESTER C. SIGLER
Mrs. Chester C. Sigler, age 59 years, 2 months, 2 days, passed away at her home on North Court Street, Tuesday night, January 5, 1943, at 10 o'clock following an illness of several years...
The deceased was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Jane Smeltzer, of Page County, and was born on November 2, 1883 at Compton, Va.
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... She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jan 1943
MRS. J.W. SIGLER Dies In Baltimore
Mrs. Martha E. Sigler, wife of the late J.W. Sigler, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 1942, at the home of her daughters, Mrs. Mary Kate Jeffrey and Mrs. Miffie E. Diaz, of Baltimore, Md.
The deceased was born May 17th, 1857 in the state of Iowa. She is survived by the following children, C.C. Sigler, of Luray, Va.; J.N. and R.C., of Maryland; W.A., of Washington, D.C., and J.B., of Florida, and Mrs. Mary Kate Jeffrey and Mrs. Miffie Diaz, of Baltimore, Md. One sister, Mrs. Lucy Henderson, of Iowa, also survives.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 24 Jun 1941
Death of W.H. SINDLINGER
William H. Sindlinger, age 82 years, died at his home in Gordonsville, Virginia, on Thursday, June 19, from a complication of diseases.
He was the son of the late John and Frances Sindlinger, of Shenandoah, well known residents of Page County.
He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage to Mr. Sindlinger was Miss Carol Propes, also of Shenandoah, and one brother, Tom, of York, Pa., and one sister, Mrs. Emma Long, of Shenandoah. Deceased brothers and sisters are Jack Sindlinger, Mrs. Alice Atwood, Mrs. Betty Griffith, Mrs. Mary Karnes, Charles and Frank Sindlinger, of Shenandoah and Mrs. Nora Shifflett, fo Elkton. He is also survived by the following children: Alfred and John, of Gordonsville, Clarice, Mrs. Paul Comer, of Charlottesville. There are two deceased children, Mrs. Lena Locker and Willie Sindlinger,
The funeral was conducted from his late home on Saturday at 11:00 o'clock. Burial was in the Gordonsville cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 27 Feb 1940
Death of CHARLES F. SISK
Charles F. Sisk, a native of Madison County, but for years a resident of Page, passed away at his home near Oak Hill, across the Shenandoah River, on Monday, February 26, at an early hour. Death was attributed to heart disease. He had reached the age of 66 years and 6 months.
He married Miss Blanche Bailey, of the Rileyville section, years ago.
The funeral will take place today, Tuesday, at Rileyville, at 2 o’clock with burial in the Bailey graveyard. Not further details could be obtained at the time of going to press.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 19 Nov 1942
JACOB H. SISLER Dies In Harrisonbirg
Jacob H. Sisler, member of Sisler Brothers Marble Yard firm, World War veteran and well known Harrisonburg business man, died Sunday night at his home following an illness of about a month.
The deceased is the son of the late James Harvey and Bertie Seekford Sisler and was born near Cedar Grove in Shenandoah County. For a time he worked in Washington, D.C., and following service in World War I he went to Harrisonburg where he became associated with his brother, W.D. Sisler, in the monument business.
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Besides his wife, who was Miss Edith Huff before marriage, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Anges I. Hosenflook, of Baltimore; Miss Alice Sisler and Miss Anna Mae Sisler, at home; one brother, W.E. Sisler, Falls Church, and three sisters, Mrs. Lillie D. Aleshire, of Luray; Mrs. Rachael V. Harris, of Washington, and Mrs. Bessie Small, of Detroit, Mich.
Last rites were conducted Tuesday morning from his late home and burial was in the Riverview Cemetery at Strasburg.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 8 Mar 1945
Killed In Action (ALBERT CARSON SKELTON)
Pvt. Albert Carson Skelton, 19, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Skelton, of Boonesboro, Md., was killed in action in Germany on February 3rd, exactly six months from the date of his induction.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Louise E. and Mary Jane Skelton, both at home. The family formerly resided at Kimball.
He was a nephew of Theodore Skelton, of Kimball.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Jan 1943
EDWARD S. SKELTON Dies In Pennsylvania
Edward Samuel Skelton died at Connellsville, Penna., on Sunday, January 3rd, at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 28 days. His funeral was held in Connellsville on Tuesday, Jan. 5th.
The deceased was born at Luray, Va., May 5th, 1867, the son of the late Jefferson and Susan Skelton. He had been residing on a farm in Pennsylvania for the past 40 years...
He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Rachel Alger, and the following children: Richard, Lewis, Joseph, Allen, Leonard and Jimmy and Mrs. Maisy Cole, Mrs. Mary Bowman, Mrs. Ola May Eisenhuth and Miss Pauline Skelton, all of Connellsville. He is also survived by three sisters: Mrs. Abe Sigler, Mrs. Charles Bolen and Miss Lee Skelton, all of Luray, Va.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 21 Oct 1943
Death of MRS. STEPHEN J. SLOBODA
The untimely death of Mrs. Stephen J. Sloboda on last Saturday at the Wilmington General Hospital, Wilmington, Del... Last rites were held at Mt. Zion Church Monday at 2:00 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Etta Marie Short was born Nov. 19th, 1921, the daughter of D. Samuel and Molly J. Gochenour Short, south of Luray. She attended Luray High School and in January of 1941 married Stephen J. Sloboda, of Lykens, Pa. They moved to Arlington, Va., where they resided until January, 1943, when they moved to Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Sloboda was employed by the Dravo Corporation, of Wilmington, as an electrician's helper. Her husband was also employed at the same plant.
... a member of the Antioch Church...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 27 May 1943
Death of ABRAM SMELSER
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Abram Smelser, 96, one of the county's oldest citizens, who died at his home in the Morning Star section on Friday, May 21, at 12:15 a.m. Even though he had been confined to his bed for almost a year, Mr. Smelser's condition was not considered serious until about a week ago.
Abram Smelser was born March 25, 1847 in this county, the son of the late Sam Smelser and Sally Price Smelser of Morning Star. He was just a boy when the Civil War began. Having spent his entire life in Page County, he is the well known patriarch of one of the oldest families in the Shenandoah Valley. During his early years Mr. Smelser worked as a shingle and clapboard maker besides carrying on farming operations.
Despire his advanced age the deceased was lively and until about a year ago, hardly ever had a sick day in his life.
When a young man he married Miss Jane Jewell, who died many years ago. He later married Mrs. Eliza Judd, who is also deceased. His third wife, Rocilla Ellis Smelser, survives him. He also leaves four children. They are: Miss Fannie Smelser, of Luray, Edward Smelser, of Browntown, Page Co., and Misses Annie Elizabeth and Vallie May Smelser, at home. Two children: Carl Smelser and Martha Dell Smelser, are deceased. He also leaves twelve grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. His six brothers and sisters, John Smelser, Bill Smelser, Mrs. Elizabeth Richard, Miss Barbara Smelser, Henry Smelser and Miss Laura Smelser, all preceded him in death.
Officiating at the funeral on Sunday afternoon at Morning Star Lutheran Church was Rev. B.D. Castor. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 12 Aug 1941
Last Rites Held for EDWARD LOUIS SMELSER
One of the largest funerals held in Page County in many years was that of Edward Louis Smelser, prosperous farmer of the Alma neighborhood, on Sunday, August 10th, at 2:00 p.m. from Leak’s Chapel with Elder J.B. Jenkins officiating, assisted by Elder A.G. Cubbage. Interment took place in Leak’s Chapel…
Mr. Smelser was well-known and liked throughout this section of the country and was a man of sterling character and fine qualities. At the time of his death he was living on the former Wilmer Alger property, which he purchased 8 years ago and which is among the finest in the county. His death occurred about 6:30 in the evening at his home on Thursday of last week following a heart attack earlier in the day…
The deceased was born in Page County on March 6, 1883 and was 58 years, 5 months and 1 day old. He was the son of the late William and Eliza Jewell Smelser and spent his entire lifetime here.
Thirty-five years ago he married Miss Bertha Leake, who survives him. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Glendon, who lives at home, a granddaughter, Vivian Smelser, and the following brothers and sisters, J. Ben Smelser, of Honeyville, Sam Smelser, of Stanley, Mrs. Emma Fogle, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Jacob (Mattie) Short, of Luray. One brother, Tom Smelser, is deceased…
Page News & Courier, Friday 8 Aug 1941
Death of LUTHER SMELSER
Word was received late last night of the death of Luther Smelser, about 57, who resided between Stanley and Alma. Mr. Smelser lived on the Wilmer Alger farm, which he purchased sometime ago. He passed away at his home about 6:30 yesterday evening following a sudden heart attack.
He is survived by his wife Bertha Leake Smelser, and one son, Glendon, who lived at home. He is also survived by two brothers, J. Ben Smelser, of Honeyville, a brother, who lives near Stanley, two sisters, Mrs. Ella Fogle, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Mattie Short, of Luray, One brother, Tom Smelser, died about a year ago.
At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Jul 1949
Death of SAM SMELSER
Sam Smelser, aged resident of the Keystone section of the county died at his home Monday morning of this week at three o’clock after an illness of about six years. Mr. Smelser had been paralyzed.
The deceased was the son of the late Sam William and Eliza Jewell Smelser and had spent his entire life in the county… His wife, Sevilla Stoneberger, preceded him in death in 1935.
Surviving are the following children, Mrs. Hubert (Mamie) Campbell, of Luray, Mrs. Abraham (Bessie) Cubbage, of Timberville, Mrs. Mahlon (Evelyn) Grimsley, of Ingham, and Miss Maggie Smelser, Mrs. Elby (Anna) Turner, Claude Smelser and Lloyd Smelser, all of Stanley. One brother, B.M. Smelser, of Honeyville, also survives.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., at Leaks Chapel with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Ausby Cubbage officiated with Rev. Freed assisting.
Page News & Courier, Friday 9 Feb 1940
Death of THOS. FRANKLIN SMELSER
Thomas Franklin Smelser, aged 74 years, a resident of Shenandoah for years, passed away at the home of his son, W.J. Smelser.
Mr. Smelser had been a shoemaker with his shop on Second Street, in Shenandoah for over twenty years. He retired from business some time ago on account of failing health. He just returned a few weeks ago from a visit with relatives in Norfolk.
He was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Betty Purdham and his last wife was Miss Lavinia Stanley.
Mr. Smelser was a member of the Shenandoah Mission.
A son, W.J. Smelser, with whom he resided, and three brothers, Ben and Louis Smelser, of Alma, and Sam Smelser, of Stanley, and a sister Mrs “Duck” Fogle, of Shenandoah, survive. A son, Ellis Smelser, is deceased.
The funeral will be held Saturday from the U.B. Church at 10:30 and burial will take place in the U.B. Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Friday 15 Mar 1940
Death of MRS. W.J. SMELSER
Mrs. Rosa Lee Smelser, age 40, wife of W.J. Smelser, died at her home on Front Street, Shenandoah, Wednesday, March 13, 1940, at 11 a.m., after three years illness with tuberculosis.
Mrs. Smelser was a patient in the Blue Ridge Sanitorium for six months and came home last August presumably benefited, but gradually grew weaker until the end. She was a member of the Brethren Church.
Mrs. Smelser was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Pamily Ann Thomas of Newport. She leaves the following brothers and sisters: T.J. Thomas, of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. G.M. (Nora) Seekford, Mrs. Carl (Lelia) Keyser, Mrs. David (Rachel) Dofflemoyer, Mrs. David (Lilly) Lucas, Sam Thomas, Mrs. Elmer (Daisy) Housden and James Thomas, all of Shenandoah and vicinity.
Her husband with the following children also survive: Mrs. Floyd (Frances) Walton, Mrs. Bill (Mae) Caricofe, Leon, Leroy, Evelene, Margie, Jean, and Joan.
Her funeral will be conducted from the U.B. Church this morning at 10:30 o’clock by Rev. Lee E. Sheaffer. Burial will be in the Brick Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 8 Apr 1941
Death of MRS. CORA SMITH
The community was greatly shocked on Saturday, April 5th to learn of the death of Mrs. Cora Smith, 68, beloved citizen of the Morning Star section. She was taken to the Page Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning and passed on about six in the evening after just a few days illness.
… An active member in the Lutheran church and a consecrated Christian woman…
Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 26th, 1868 in the Morning Star section of Page County the daughter of Tom and Betty Printz Jewell. She married Edward Smith, also of this county who died about two years ago. She is survived by the following children: Charles Smith, of Luray, Clarence Smith, of Valleyburg, Lester Smith, of Kimball, Ezra Smith, of East Luray, Odie Smith, of Kimball, Mrs. Carey Griffith, of Mansassas and Miss Lottie, at home. She is survived by one brother and one sister, Edward Jewell, of Kimball and Mrs. Willie H. Moyer, of East Luray.
Last rites took place on Monday at 3 p.m. at Beahm’s Chapel cemetery. Rev. B.D. Castor assisted by Elder Arthur Campbell, officiated…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 20 Sep 1945
DAVID JACKSON SMITH Dies
The many friends and relatives of David Jackson Smith, 79, of the Stanley section were distressed to learn of his death on Monday of this week after a long period of failing health.
Mr. smith, who was the last member of his family, was a son of the late Tazewell Smith of Rappahannock County and Catherine Louderback Smith, of Page. He was born on November 16, 1865 and until about six months ago lived at Newport with his son, Kirby, who recently passed away. He and his wife, the former Josie Walters, then moved to Stanley and have been living with their daughter, Mrs. Harry Smith.
Until poor health caused him to retire Mr. Smith had done considerable farming near the Newport section. He was a faithful member of the Newport Christian Church.
In addition to his wife, the deceased leaves two children: Ashby Smith, of Stanley, and Mrs. Harry (Daisy) Smith, also of Stanley. Two sons, Herman and Kirby, are deceased. The following brothers and sisters are also deceased: Charlie, John, Jim Smith, Mrs. Sis Campbell and Miss Sarah Smith.
The funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 11:00 a.m., from the Grove Hill Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. C.M. Ford officiated.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 6 Aug 1940
ELD. J.B. SMITH Dead
Elder J.B. Smith, of Stanley, prominent in Page County ecclesiastical circles, died at the Harrisonburg Hospital on Saturday morning, Aug. 3rd, at 5 a.m. at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 11 days. Cause of death was a heart ailment from which he had been suffering for a month or so...
At one time the deceased had been pastor of the Rocky Branch Regular Baptist Church...
Until the creation of the Shenandoah National Park, Elder Smith was a resident of the Blue Ridge where he engaged in farming, although always deeply interested in the church. When the Park was purchased by the state he moved to his home near Stanley and engaged in teaching of the Gospel.
Elder Smith married Miss Lonie Jewell to which union were born the following children, J. Benton Smith, Jr., Mrs. Vernon (Polly) Shenk, both of Luray, Mrs. Ruth Jewell, of Kimball, and Ernest William Smith, at home. All survive him. There are four surviving brothers, William Smith, Remington, Va., Lyle Smith, Hume, Va., George Smith, Washington, D.C., and James Smith also of Washington. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Susie Sours, of Culpeper and Mrs. Fannie Crocuh, of New Jersey.
The last rites took place yesterday, Monday, Aug. 5th, at Beahm's Chapel at 3 p.m. with interment in the Beahm's Chapel cemetery.
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Page News & Courier, Thursday 13 Jan 1944
Death of JOSEPH T. SMITH
Joseph T. Smith's many friends were distressed to hear of his untimely death yesterday at 6:00 p.m., at the Page Memorial Hospital... He was taken ill in September and had returned to Luray from Arlington, Va., where he had been employed by the War Department...
He was born in Luray, January 23rd, 1919, the son of T. Clifton and Minnie Elizabeth Dodson Smith. He attended the Luray High School... He was a member of the Christian Church of Luray.
On August 28th, 1943, he married Miss Juanita Elizabeth Rinehart, who survives with his parents and the following brothers and sisters, Cpl. Robert E. Smith, of Lemoor, Calif., Mrs. Beulah Marie Stewart, of Luray, Miss Virginia E. Smith, of Fort Belvoir, and Richard L. and Delores E. Smith at home.
At the time of going to press funeral arrangements had not been made.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 12 Nov 1942
Death of HARVEY SMITH
Harvey Smith, age 43, died at the Rockingham Memoiral Hospital on Tuesday from a compound fracture of the skull sustained on Sunday night when his car left the road at Cub Run and overturned in a nearby field. His two companions were not hurt.
He was taken to the hospital on Monday in Brill's Ambrulance in an unconscious condition and died on Tuesday without regaining consciousness.
He was the son of the late James Smith and Mrs. Sarah Jenkins Smith of near Shenandoah.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Campbell Smith and two brothers, Private Elmer Smith, in Georgia, and David Smith in Hagerstown, and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Huffman, of Bixler's Ferry, near Luray, and Mrs. Ellis Norris, near Shenandoah.
His funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. R.A. Newton, from the Christian Church at Newport on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in St. Paul's cemetery at Grove Hill.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 14 Dec 1944
Death of KIRBY JACKSON SMITH
The sudden and untimely passing of Kirby Jackson Smith, 45, at his home at Catherine's Furnace above Newport, yesterday morning has filled the community with sorrow...
He was a son of David and Josie Walters Smith. He spent his entire life in the county... Having never married, he lived at home with his aged parents and took care of their farm.
In addition to his parents, he leaves a brother, Ashby Smith, of Newport, and a sister, Mrs. Harry (Daisy) Smith, of Stanley. One brother, Herman Smith, is deceased.
Last rites will be held on Friday morning at 11 o'clock from the Brick Church at Grove Hill with Rev. R.E. Newton officiating. Burial will be in the Brick Church Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 4 Mar 1943
Death of MRS. OTIE SMITH
The many friends of Mrs. Otie Smither were distressed to hear of her untimely death at the University Hospital, Charlottesville, on Saturday, Feb. 27th. Last rites were held Tuesday, March 2nd, at Beahm's Chapel at 3:00 p.m., with the Rev. B.D. Castor officiating. Interment was in the Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Dora Alice Smith was born February 27, 1901 in Page county, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Printz Jewell. She attended the county schools and in her early life married Otie Smith who is the tenant farmer of E.N. Hershberger's mountain place. She was a member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church...
Besides her husband she is survived by two children, Melvin Lee, 15 years, and Gladys Marie, 7 years, and the following sisters, Mrs. Herchert (Mattie) Dawson, of Hagerstown, Md., and Mrs. Johnnie (Ollie) Sours, of Luray.
Funeral services were held at Beahm's Chapel Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. B.D. Castor officiating. Burial was in the Chapel Cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 7 Jan 1943
Death of MISS MINNIE SMITH
Miss Minnie Smith, age 41 years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Russell Comer, on Wednesday morning, Dec. 30, 1942, after a brief illness of about four weeks.
She was the daughter of Charles H. Smith and the late Ida Grimsley Smith and is survived by her father, four brothers, Leo, of Hampstead, Md., Hubert of Trenton, N.J., Benjamin, of Cumberland, Md., and Russell, of Shenandoah. She is also survived by three sisters: Mrs. Russell Comer, of Comertown, and Misses Mayo and Ethel Smith at home. Her funeral was conducted from the home of her father on Saturday afternoon by the Rev. James of the Pentacostal Church. She was buried near Ingham.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Apr 1943
Death of THEODORE SMITH
Theodore Smith, 86, resident of East Luray, died on Saturday morning of last week at his home following an illness of several months.
Mr. Smith, who spent the major part of his life here, was born in Madison County and was the son of the late Frank Smith and Jeanette Hurt Smith. He was born on August 24, 1856.
After coming to Luray to live the deceased took up residence at the Who-So-Ever Farm...
His wife, the former Elizabeth Ann Weakley, whom he married on December 20, 1877, died four years ago.
He is survived by a daughter and an adopted son, Mrs. Calvin (Rella) Moyer, and Joe Smith, both of near Luray. Two daughters, Mrs. Harry Bradford and Mrs. Omer Murray, are deceased. He was the last member of his family.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. from his late home with Rev. Joe Comer conducting the services. Rev. W.A. Blankenbaker assisted. Interment was in the Beahm's Chapel cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 29 Jul 1943
WILLIAM H. SMITH (PHOTO INCLUDED)
William H. Smith, known to many of our readers personally and to a host of others throught the columns of this paper as the "Gospel Hollow" and "Egypt Bend" scribe, died at 3:40 o'clock Thursday, July 22 at Maurertown, Va., where he had made his home since 1935.
For forty years until 1935 he wrote news articles for this paper either from the St. Martin's Church community, where he wrote as the "Gospel Hollow" scribe, or from "Egypt Bend", Page County. He was also a contributor to the Page News and Courier and also the Old Page Courier of Luray. His weather reports were the most accurate seen in both of these papers, "Uncle Billy" as he was familiarly known...
Mr. Smith was born at Egypt Bend in Page County, Va., on January 14, 1860, the son of the late Abraham and Susan Aleshire Smith, this having reached the age of 83 years, 6 months and 18 days. He was known to have the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. D.W. Cave of near Luray, Page County; Mrs. John P. Kibler, of near Hamburg; Mrs. T.O. Kibler, of near Luray; Mrs. Luin Short of Charlottesville, and Isaac Smith, of Martinsburg, W.Va. Two brothers and one sister are known to be deceased: Joseph C. and Charles Smith, and Mrs. Delman Silvious.
Mr. Smith married Miss Fannie Martin of Grove Hill, Page County, on July 24, 1900. She died on February 256, 1934.
... He was a member of the Wissler's Chapel Congregation-Christian Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon from the Quicksburg Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. M.L. Huffman. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, north of New Market.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 29 Apr 1941
Death of MRS. ARTIE E. SOMERS
Mrs. Artie E. Somers, 74, of Catlett, Va., Fauquier County, died Friday, April 25th, at 2:00 a.m., at the University Hospital following an illness of two weeks. Her death was attributed to paralysis.
She was the daughter of Henry and Caroline Seal, and was born in the Valleyburg section of Page County on January 11, 1867. She married James A. Somers 52 years ago and for the past 25 years they have resided in Catlett, Va.
The deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: William E. Somers, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. John D. Printz, of Silver Spring, Md.; Mrs. Elwood Printz, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Clarence Somers, of Luray; Mrs. Frank Good, of Flint Hill, Va.; Daniel Somers, of Catlett, Va. There are two deceased children, Ray Somers, of Dayton, Ohio, and Miss Mamie Somers. Two brothers, Hubert Seal, of Stony Man...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 22 July 1943
JULIUS F. SOMERS, Aged Citizen Dies
Funeral servies were held yesterday at 3:00 p.m. from his late home in the Valleyburg section for Julius F. Somers, 90 year old resident of Page County, who died on Monday evening at 5:45 in the Page Memorial Hospital following two weeks of illness.
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He was born on June 12, 1853 at Valleyburg and was the son of the late Reuben Somers and Annie Printz Somers. As a young man he was well known for many trades, among his most popular being that of cooper and carpents. He also worked at farming and was an adept blacksmith... He was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church.
His wife, Miss Annie Belle Sours, whom he married when a young man, passed away thirty years ago leaving four children. They are: Mrs. Isaac (Martha) Hoak, of Luray, Mrs. Clarence (Maude) Hoak, of Ida, Mrs. Vernon C. (Mary) Broyles, of Luray and Dewey Somers, who resides on the old home place at Valleyburg. He also leaves sixteen grandchildren and one brother, Abram Somers, who is in his 83rd year and also lives at the old Somers homeplace. His deceased brothers and sisters are: Paul Somers, of Indiana, David Somers, of Culpeper County, Philip and Silas Somerts, both of whom were killed in the Battle of the Wilderness during the Civil War, Misses Victoria and Jane Somers, and Mrs. Wesley (Laura) Printz, all of Page County.
His pastor, Rev. B.D. Castoer, conducted the funeral yesterday with Rev. A.L. Boliek assisting. Interment was in the family cemetery not far from the home.
Page News & Courier, Tuesday 25 Nov 1941
MRS. MARY SUSAN SOMERS Dies
Friends and relatives of Mrs. Mary Susan Somers of the Valleyburg neighborhood were grieved and shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Somers at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Bauserman, on Sunday afternoon at 1:30...
She was born 80 years ago in this county and was the daughter of Samuel S. Sours, Mexican and Civil War veteran, and Mary Ann Weaver. Her father was the first one to go over the walls of the castle of Chapultepec in Mexicon. He served under General Scott in the Mexican war.
When quite young she married Jacob Somers, a farmer, who preceded her in death several years ago. Mrs. Somers was a member of the Lutheran Church...
She is survived by one son and one daughter, Benjamin F. Somers, of Denton, Md., and Mrs. Oscar (Lottie) Bauserman, of Luray. Five grandchildren and five great grandchildren are living. Three children are deceased, Mrs. Minnie Lehew, William H. Somers and Daisy Florence Somers. Her surviving brothers and sisters are: Charlie Sours, of Winchester, Sam W. Sours, of Luray; Jacob Sours, of Culpeper; Mrs. Sarah Tutwiler, of Culpeper, and Mrs. Angeline Miller, of California. Those deceased are: William Sours, of Mill Creek; Mrs. David Weaver, of Culpeper; Mrs. Jack Fox, of Luray, and Eliza Sours, an infant.
The funeral will take place today (Tuesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. B.D. Castor officiating and assisted by Rev. A.L. Boliek. The burial will be in the John Somers graveyard.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 23 Sep 1943
Death of JACOB SOURS
The untimely death of Jacob S. Sours, Stony Man resident, on Wednesday night of last week... His death resulted from a fall sustained on Wednesday morning from a load of hay on his farm. His death occurred about 9:00 p.m., the same day.
... He was a farmer of note and had spent practically his entire life here. His parents were the late Peter Sours and Mary Jane Sours, of Stony Man.
He was born on March 25, 1869, and was 74 years, 5 months and 20 days old at the time of his death. He was a devout member of the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Essie Houser, of Page County, and the following children: Edward Sours, of Stony Man, Mrs. Jacob (Mary) Wheelberger, Mrs. Frank (Margaret) Stover, both of Newport News, Mrs. Ralph (Clara) Emerson, of Ida, and Gregory Sours, of Front Royal. He also leaves one brother, John Sours, of Flint Hill, Va., and a number of grandchildren.
Conducting the funeral on Saturday at 3:00 p.m., were his pastor, Rev. B.D. Castor and Rev. A.L. Boliek. The service was held at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church and the burial took place in the church cemetery...
Page News & Courier, Friday 24 Jan 1941
Death of JAMES W. SOURS
(Contributed)
James Wesley Sours, age 57, died of pneumonia in a hospital in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, January 16th. He was a son of the late Frank Sours, of Valleyburg, and was born and reared in the Valleyburg section, living there until about two years ago when he moved with his family to Fredericksburg. They later moved to Woodbridge, Va., where he and several of his sons were employed on a construction job...
He was married to Miss Evelyn Buracker, daughter of Philip Buracker, of Stanley, about twenty-five years ago, who survives him with eight children, Mrs. R.L. Key, of Quantico, Va.; Lean, Hubert, Walter, Glenn, Annie, Betty Jane and Perry Sours, all at home. Four sisters, Mrs. Annie Clinehouse, of Annapolis, Md., Mrs. Mattie Weaver, of Ida, Miss Susie Sours, of Norfolk and Mrs. Cora Weaver, Buckingham County, and one brother, Amos Sours, of Stony Man, also survive him.
His funeral was held from Grace's Lutheran Church, near Ida, on Sunday, January 19th, at 2 p.m. Rev. B.C. Castor conducting. His remains were laid to rest in the family graveyard at the foothills of Skyland, near the spot of his birth...
Page News & Courier, Thursday 3 Nov 1949
JOHN ADAM SOURS Dies
John Adam Sours, 72, died at his home in Jewell Hollow near Morning Star, on Sunday, October 30th, at 7:40 a.m. Mr. Sours had been in ill health for several months.
He was born on September 7, 1877, and was the son of the late Adam and Adaline Campbell Sours and was a member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ollie Jewell Sours, and the following children: Robert W. Sours, of Luray, Emmett F. Sours, of Charlottesville, Calvin L. Sours, of Staunton, and Mrs. Floyd (Ida) Walter, of Warrenton, Va., and also one sister, Alma Sours, of Luray.
The funeral was conducted on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m., from the Morning Star Lutheran Church with the pastor, Rev. H.B. Arehart, officiating…
Page News & Courier, Thursday 28 Mar 1941
Death of Paul Jacob Sours
Paul Jacob Sours, beloved old citizen of the Ida neighborhood, passed this life yesterday afternoon about 3:00 at his home. Had he lived until today he would have been 80…
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sours, of Dutch descent, and had spent his entire life in Page County. He was well known to Page County people for his proficient farm work, both for himself and others, in his earlier years.
Mr. Sours was married three times. His first wife was Miss Ronnie Fox, who died shortly after their marriage. Miss Sarah Weaver, deceased, was his second wife. His last wife, Betty Nichols Sours, preceded him in death several years ago. He is survived by one son, his only child, Edward Lee Sours, who lives at the home place. A half sister, Rev. Jane Frazier, of the southern part of Virginia, is his only surviving relative. A sister, Mrs. Charles Sours, is deceased and also the following half brothers and sisters: Andrew Sours, Salome Sours and Mrs. Joe Ellis.
The body of the deceased has been taken to Bradley’s Funeral Home where it will remain until the funeral Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the Morning Star Lutheran Church, of which he was a devoted member. Rev. B.D. Castor will be in charge of the service. Interment will be in the Morning Star cemetery.
Page News & Courier, Thursday 30 Sep 1943
Funeral Services Held For SIMON H. SOURS
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 for Simon H. Sours, 39, who passed away at his home in Luray on Sunday morning at one o'clock. The service was in charge of Rev. B.D. Castor and was held at the Morning Star Lutheran Church. Interment was in Morning Star Cemetery.
Simon H. Sours was born in the Morning Star section of the county the son of Mrs. Angeline Smelser Sours and the late Adam A. Sours. About eight months ago, due to